Ean is a baby boy’s name of Manx origin that means “the Lord is gracious”. Ean is popular on the Isle of Man where it is a local variant of the names Ian and John. Ean is a traditional name but has only gained popularity in the US since 1999.
Meaning of the name Ean:
Manx: the Lord is gracious
Origin of the name Ean:
Ean is a baby boy’s name of Manx origin that means “the Lord is gracious”. Ean is a variation of the name John.
Symbolism of the name Ean:
Ean has a namesake in a new species of lavender called Ian Lavender. Lavender is a symbol of purity, devotion, serenity, and grace.
Style of the name Ean:
traditional
Gender of the name Ean:
Ean is a boy's name.
Pronunciation of the name Ean:
EE-ən
Number of syllables in the name Ean:
two
Emotion evoked from the name Ean:
Ean evokes feelings of strength of will and honesty.
Alternative spellings for the name Ean:
Ian, Ein, Eann, Eahn, Iann
Nicknames for the name Ean:
- Enny
Popularity of the name Ean:
According to the Social Security Administration, Ean is a popular baby boy’s name. Ean was in the top 1000 baby names list from 1999 to 2015. It peaked at #760 in 2007.
Related names for the name Ean:
Great middle names for the name Ean and their meanings:
- Finley (white, blessed champion)
- Illiam (will helmet)
- Cristen (Christian)
- Jamys (supplanter)
- Martyn (male, god of war)
- Pheric (noble, patrician)
- Mian (gift of God)
- Jole (Yule, Noel)
- Dolyn (proud chief)
- Aedan (fire)
Famous people with the name Ean:
- Ean Campbell (Anglican bishop)
- Ean Randolph (American-Canadian football player)
- Phillip Ean Cohen (Australian private equity investor)
- Donald Wayne “Ean” Evans (American musician)
- Ean Jacob Bice (son of American musician Bo Bice)
Ean in popular culture:
- Ean Cabel (literature, “The Heir” by Kiera Cass)
- Ean Okho (video games, “Aveyond”)
- Ean (video games, “BattleTech”)
- Ean (video games, “Ultima” series)