Eoghann
Scottish Gaelic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Eoghann
Eoghann is the Irish form of the name John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious." The name comes through Greek (Ioannes) and Latin (Ioannes) before being adapted into Irish phonetic conventions.
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Etymology
Eoghann is the Irish form of the name John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious." The name comes through Greek (Ioannes) and Latin (Ioannes) before being adapted into Irish phonetic conventions.
The name is primarily used in Irish and Scottish Gaelic-speaking cultures, particularly in Ireland and the Scottish Highlands, and has strong Christian associations dating back to medieval Ireland where it was borne by saints and clergy.
Eoghann currently ranks #403 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.
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