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.

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Popularity: Boys: Ranked #78 in 2012; 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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