Eoin

At a Glance: Name: Eoin – Meaning: God is gracious – Origin: Irish (form of John, via Latin/Greek/Hebrew) – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: OH-in

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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

Phonetic: OH-in   IPA: /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).

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1971–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Eoin mean?

God is gracious. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Eoin)

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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