Ian Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ian Name at a Glance

Name	Ian
Meaning	Gift from God The Gaelic form of the name John.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ian Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ian means “Gift from God The Gaelic form of the name John”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ian Name Origin

Our database records Ian under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ian a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ian is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ian

When considering Ian for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.