Iwan: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
God is gracious, the Welsh form of John with Celtic dignity.
- Origin
- Welsh
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #12899
- Peak
- #4203 in 1958
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Iwan Means
Iwan is a boy name of Welsh origin. God is gracious, the Welsh form of John with Celtic dignity.
How Popular Iwan Is
Iwan currently ranks #12899 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4203 in 1958. It is rising.
Good to Know About Iwan
- Iwan Rheon played Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones.
- The name is the Welsh equivalent of John or Ivan.
- Iwan is common in Wales but rare in the United States.
Style
Names Like Iwan
Other Welsh names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Iwan
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Questions About Iwan
What does Iwan mean?
Iwan is a boy name of Welsh origin. God is gracious, the Welsh form of John with Celtic dignity.
How popular is Iwan?
Iwan currently ranks #12899 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4203 in 1958. It is rising.
Where does Iwan come from?
Iwan comes from Welsh roots. Iwan Rheon played Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones.
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