At a Glance: Name: Iain – Meaning: God is gracious (via John) – Origin: Scottish Gaelic – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: EE-un
Iain is a Scottish Gaelic boy's name meaning “God is gracious (via John)”. It appears in 4 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Iain
Meaning: God is gracious (via John).
Origin: Scottish Gaelic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Iain
Phonetic: EE-un IPA: /ˈiːən/
Popularity of Iain
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1953–2024.
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