Ian

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The Celtic form of John. First appeared in the U.S. in 1935 and rose to the top 100 in 1982.

Popularity: Ranked #72 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Male
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Variations: Ianna +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Ean +; Eion +; Eon +; Iain +; Iann +; Ion +; + Add an Alternative
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Famous Ians: Ian Anderson (musician); Ian Fleming (author); Ian Holm (actor); Ian McKellen (actor); Ian Buchanan (actor); Ian Ziering (actor); Ian Astbury (musician); + Add a Famous Ian
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