Meaning The Scottish version of John, which is of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is gracious', 'God is merciful' Origin of Ian Hebrew +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Alexander, Michael, Matthew, James, Joseph, David, Thomas, Andrew, Benjamin, Mateo Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Ian E-AN Similar Names Shaan Ievan Ioan Johann Johnnie Jiovanni Jovany Ifan Iain Shawn Year by Year Popularity of Ian