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Ieuan

Boy name · 22 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ieuan: 22 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2006.

Ieuan is the Welsh form of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." This name has deep roots in Welsh history and culture, with notable bearers including Ieuan ap Hywel Swrdwal, a 15th-century poet, and Ieuan Evans, the celebrated Welsh rugby union player who captained his country in the 1990s. While the name itself doesn't directly name a place, its root shares a connection with the many towns and cities worldwide named after Saint John. A further note: Ieuan is distinct from the similar Welsh name Ifan, which is the Welsh equivalent of Evan, though all share the same ultimate origin.