What Does the Name Ian Mean

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The name Ian comes from Scottish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ian below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Ian Name Meaning

Scottish, EnglishScottish form of JOHN.

Origin: ScottishGender: Boy
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1 Ibro
2 Ivor
3 Iob
4 Imrus
5 Ianus
6 Iefan
7 Ignas
8 Ioram
9 Iqbal
10 Idwal
11 Iagan
12 Imam
13 Ivica
14 Ilie
15 Ingi
16 Iosue
17 Iser
18 Ivan
19 Imran
20 Islay
21 Izem
22 Iuri
23 Iker
24 Iyyov
25 Iosif
26 Ipati
27 Ieuan
28 Ilija
29 Ittai
30 Iason
31 Ionel
32 Issur
33 Ismo
34 Ilan
35 Ioab
36 Iohel
37 Ioane
38 Iudas
39 Iah
40 Íñigo
41 Iwan
42 Isaac
43 Indy
44 Iiro
45 Izotz
46 Ithel
47 Ikaia
48 Imamu
49 Ilias
50 Ilham
51 Iair
52 Izzy
53 Ionas
54 Irwin
55 Imram
56 Ingo
57 Ívarr
58 Isak
59 Ivar
60 Ioan
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