Iain
Scottish Gaelic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Iain
Iain means "God is gracious" and derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan through Greek Ioannes and Latin Ioannes, entering Scottish Gaelic as Iain.
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Etymology
Iain means "God is gracious" and derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan through Greek Ioannes and Latin Ioannes, entering Scottish Gaelic as Iain. The name is predominantly used in Scottish and Irish cultures, with strong Christian associations, particularly in Presbyterian and Catholic communities of Scotland and Ireland.
Iain currently ranks #7,357 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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