Welsh boy name
Ieuan Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Ieuan means god is gracious. The Welsh form of John, from the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious
Ieuan is the Welsh form of John and is related to Ioan, Ifan and the English Evan, all of which come from the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious. It was one of the most popular names in medieval Wales. The spelling surprises English speakers, but the pronunciation is straightforward: YAY-an. The Welsh rugby player Ieuan Evans, who captained Wales and played for the British and Irish Lions, is one of its best-known bearers. It is a traditional name that deserves wider use.
Variants of Ieuan
IfanIoanEvan
Well-known people named Ieuan
Ieuan Evans.
Ieuan popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2008 Ieuan ranked #13,280 in the US (5 babies). It is too rare to appear in Irish rankings.
United States (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ieuan mean?
Ieuan means "god is gracious". The Welsh form of John, from the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious.
How do you pronounce Ieuan?
Ieuan is pronounced YAY-an.
What is the origin of Ieuan?
Ieuan is of Welsh origin. The Welsh form of John, from the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious.