Ian
«God is merciful»
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Meaning of Ian
«God is merciful»
Ian says it plainly. A name of Hebrew origin whose meaning has traveled intact to this day.
Ian at a glance
Origin: Hebrew
Symbolizes: love, harmony and care
Numerology: Expression 6 · Soul 1 · Personality 5
Ruling planet: Venus (number 6)
Day: Friday Color: Pink Stone: Rose quartz
Popularity: #76 in the U.S. (2020–2025)
Numerology & planet
Loving, home-loving and harmonious; the soul of the family.
About the name Ian
Behind Ian stands the number 6, ruled by Venus. Loving, harmonious and devoted to home. Everything points the same way: love, harmony and care.
The personality of Ian in numerology
Every name holds three numbers, and Ian's tell this story:
Expression 6 · Venus: Loving, harmonious and devoted to home.
Soul 1 · Sun: its quiet engine: independence and achievement.
Personality 5 · Mercury: the image it projects is lively and magnetic.
The origin of Ian
Hebrew is the language of the Bible and one of the richest sources of names with deep spiritual meaning. Ian belongs to that family: it means «God is merciful» and still says it with the same force. By its number 6, Ian is linked to the day Friday, the color Pink, the element Earth and the stone Rose quartz.
How popular is Ian?
Ian is holding steady. Between 2020 and 2025, 26,113 boys named Ian were registered in the U.S., at rank #76, according to the Social Security Administration.
Higher = more chosen (U.S. top 200)
Its position has barely moved since last decade (rank #72): the stability of a name that doesn't depend on trends.
It has ranked in the top 200 continuously since the 1980s: over four decades among the favorites.
Source: Social Security Administration (U.S.), official records by decade, as of 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ian mean?
Ian means «God is merciful.» It is a name of Hebrew origin.
What is the numerology of Ian?
Its number is 6, ruled by Venus: Loving, home-loving and harmonious; the soul of the family.
Is Ian a boy or girl name?
Ian is used as a boy's name.