BoyWelsh origin

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)

1958: #420319582018: #128992018#1#12899

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.

Names Like Iwan

Other Welsh names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Iwan

Welsh names that pair well as a brother or sister to Iwan.

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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