✍  Updated on: March 21st, 2023

What does Iain mean?

Far-out Iain is used primarily in Scottish and English, Iain means "Yahweh is Gracious" is a boy name is originated from Hebrew. Iain is Scottish form of Ian. Also Iain is English and Scottish form of John.

How do I pronounce Iain?

Two syllabled Iain is pronounced as ia-in.

Variants of Iain

Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Ian, John, Jean, Johannes, Iahn, Evian, Ianmichael, Dejohn, Gianni, Jackie, Yanis, Aaronjohn, John Paul

Names that rhyme with Iain

How popular is the name Iain?

Iain used to be a common name in United States, first appeared in 1953 and over 2715 babies have been given the name in 62 years. At its zenith in 2003,. But after 62 years, the name has lost its appeal a bit and is now ranking low.

Iain is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 400 names. In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 319 on boy names chart when 76 babies were given the name Iain.

There are over 510 babies that have been given the name Iain in England and Wales.

Iain is an uncommon baby name in Ireland and may not be used now. Iain is a rare baby name in France there is very thin chances of it still being given.

But Iain is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in Scotland. According to our evaluation, over 70000 babies have been named Iain globally.

Year	Rank	Births
2018	3025	38
2017	3228	35
2016	2706	44
2015	2477	50
2014	2254	59

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Facts

Iain in Nordic countries

Countries	Men
	First Name	Secondary Name
	62	31
	66	0
	62	43
	8	42
	39	0

Here's what numbers has to say about Iain

You lack traveling and exploring. Follow your gut, not people. You can't imagine enjoying a normal life like many people do. In fact, you are known as the original weirdo who creates cool stuff. To you, justice and honesty are the two most important things in life. You lack passion and wilderness. You appreciate an educated man. You are one yourself. Practice solitude and learn to survive on your own.

Do you like Iain? You would love these names

•  Yedida - Uncustomary Yedida is used majorly in Hebrew is a girl name. Its origin is in Hebrew, Yedida means "Beloved"
•  Abiram - Unwonted and Fresh boy name Abiram is used prevalently in Hebrew, Hindi and Gujarati. It is rooted from Hebrew, Abiram means "My Father is Exalted"
•  Kalev - Anomalous Kalev has its origin in Hebrew is dominantly used in Hebrew, Kalev means "Faith, Dog and Whole Hearted" is used as a boy name. Kalev is derivative of Caleb.
•  Carmalita - Uncustomary baby girl name Carmalita means "Fruit Garden and Fruitful Land" and originated from Hebrew is used principally in English. Carmalita is a derivation of Carmel.
•  Jotham - Unfamiliar Jotham has its origin in Hebrew is used as a baby boy name, Jotham means "God is Perfect" is specifically used in English

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Sibling Names for Iain

Choosing the perfect name for your newborn can be a difficult task, especially when it comes to finding sibling names that complement each other. If you have already decided on the name "Iain" for your new baby boy, here is a list of 10 potential sibling names that could work well together.

Names for Iain's sister

• Irving
• Ean
• Buchanan
• Collin
• Dune
• Innis
• Glenton
• Ian
• Collen
• Dalziel
• Fergie
• Barclay
• Donnel
• Brod
• Creighton
• Berklie
• Dubhghlas
• Barklay

For a brother

• Illene
• Elsbeth
• Janit
• Kameren
• Cameryn
• Daviana
• Camrin
• Islay
• Kaileen
• Cami
• Bonnie
• Jenette
• Bonnibel

Famous people named Iain

• Iain McIntyre, Australian writer
• Iain Paxton, Scottish rugby union player
• Iain Crichton Smith, Scottish poet and novelist
• Iain Pears, (born 8 August 1955
• Iain Tuckett, regeneration and community housing pioneer
• Iain Noble, businessman
• Iain Lom, Scottish Gaelic poet
• Iain Roberts, British-born, New Zealand skeleton racer
• Iain Torrance, Church of Scotland minister
• Iain Mills, Conservative Party politician
• Iain Borden, English architectural historian and urban commentator
• Iain Brines, former Scottish football referee
• Iain MacCormick, Scottish National Party politician
• Iain Hamilton, British journalist, author and poet
• Iain MacLean, Scottish basketball coach
• Iain McCaig, artist, writer and filmmaker
• Iain Smith, film producer
• Iain Vallance, Baron Vallance of Tummel, British businessman and a Liberal Democrat politician
• Iain Robertson, first class cricketer
• Iain Anderson, former English cricketer
• Iain Farrington, British pianist, organist, composer and arranger
• Iain Lawrence, bestselling author for children and young adults
• Iain Hollingshead, British freelance journalist and novelist
• Iain Milne, former rugby union footballer
• Iain Duncan, Canadian former ice hockey forward
• Iain Priestley, English first-class cricketer
• Iain Sydie, badminton player from Canada
• Iain Fraoch MacDonald, younger son of Angus Og MacDonald of Islay
• Iain Finlay, Australian author and journalist
• Iain Chalmers, British health services researcher
• Iain McCalman, Australian historian
• Iain S. Duff, British mathematician and computer scientist,
• Iain Banks, Scottish author
• Iain Duncan Smith, British Conservative Party politician
• Iain Macleod, British Conservative Party politician and government minister
• Iain Smith, Scottish Liberal Democrat politician
• Iain Coleman, Labour Member of Parliament for Hammersmith and Fulham
• Iain Luke, former Labour Party politician and former Member of Parliament for Dundee East
• Iain Sinclair, Welsh writer and filmmaker
• Iain Moncreiffe, British Officer of Arms and genealogist
• Iain Wright, British Labour Party politician
• Iain Dowie, football manager
• Iain Lee, English broadcaster and writer
• Iain Brambell, Canadian rower
• Iain Softley, English film director, producer and screenwriter
• Iain Matthews, English musician and singer-songwriter
• Iain Murray, 10th Duke of Atholl, Scottish peer and landowner
• Iain Hewitson, New Zealand-born chef, restaurateur, author
• Iain Balshaw, former rugby union player
• Iain Tennant, Scottish businessman
• Iain Overton, author of Gun Baby Gun: a bloody journey into the world of the gun
• Iain Conn, British businessman
• Iain Gallaway, former commentator on the New Zealand radio station Radio Sport

Lists having Iain

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