Hebrew · boy

Ian

A well-loved boy name with real staying power.

Rank 2024

#75

Trend

stable

Band

common

Styles

short · classic

Meaning

God is gracious (Scottish form of John)

Ian is a common boy name with Hebrew roots. In 2024, 4,547 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #75 nationally, and its popularity has held steady in recent years. Its style leans short, classic — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.

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About Hebrew names

Hebrew names are among the oldest still in everyday use, carried from the Bible into nearly every Western language. Many contain el or yah, ancient references to God, so names like Daniel, Elijah, and Michael are quietly small sentences. Alongside them run gentler meanings — Hannah's grace, David's belovedness — which helps explain why these names never really leave the rotation.

Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.

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