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At a Glance
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Origin
- Irish (form of John, via Latin/Greek/Hebrew)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- OH-in
Eoin is the Irish form of John, arriving via Latin and Greek from a Hebrew root that means 'God is gracious.' It's not a modern invention — it's a direct link in that long chain of John-derived names across languages. If you're drawn to a name with that specific meaning and a clear line back to John, Eoin is worth a closer look.
Meaning & Origin of Eoin
Meaning: God is gracious.
Origin: Irish (form of John, via Latin/Greek/Hebrew).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Eoin
OH-inIPA /ˈoʊɪn/
Popularity of Eoin
SSA records for Eoin run from 1971 to 2024, with the name at its most popular in 2003 at #1873 (63 babies) and down to #3399 in 2024 (34 babies).
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FAQ
What does the name Eoin mean?
God is gracious. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Eoin?
Eoin is pronounced OH-in (IPA: /ˈoʊɪn/).
Is Eoin a popular name right now?
Eoin peaked at #1873 in 2003 and is ranked #3399 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)
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