<P> Ian or Iain is a name of Scottish Gaelic origin , ultimately derived from Hebrew Yohanan and corresponding to English John . The spelling Ian is an Anglicization of the Scottish Gaelic forename Iain . It is a very popular name in much of the English - speaking world and especially in Scotland , where it originated . Ian was the 19th most popular male name , taking account of the whole British population ( over 300,000 Ians in total ) . </P>
<P> Ian or Iain is a name of Scottish Gaelic origin , ultimately derived from Hebrew Yohanan and corresponding to English John . The spelling Ian is an Anglicization of the Scottish Gaelic forename Iain . It is a very popular name in much of the English - speaking world and especially in Scotland , where it originated . Ian was the 19th most popular male name , taking account of the whole British population ( over 300,000 Ians in total ) . </P>
where does the first name ian come from
where does the first name ian come from
Scottish Gaelic origin , ultimately derived from Hebrew Yohanan and corresponding to English John
Scottish Gaelic origin , ultimately derived from Hebrew Yohanan and corresponding to English John