About Ian
The name Ian is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Iain," which is the Scottish form of John. It means "God is gracious" or "gift from God." Ian is a popular name in Scotland and other English-speaking countries, often associated with individuals who are intelligent, creative, and independent.
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Most individuals with the name Ian are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 4.23% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Ian in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ian using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.