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Eoin
BoyIrish, Hebrew· “Irish form of John, God is gracious”
- Meaning
- Irish form of John, God is gracious
- Origin
- Irish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- OH-in
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #2,810
- US babies 2025
- 45
- Best rank
- #1,873 (2003)
- Peak year
- 2020
Meaning and origin of Eoin
Eoin is an Irish and Hebrew name that means “Irish form of John, God is gracious”.
Eoin is the Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, "God is gracious." It is common in Ireland and Scotland, and it is said OH-in, which surprises many English speakers who see it written for the first time. Eoin Colfer, the author of the Artemis Fowl books, is a well-known bearer. Owen and Ewan are related names, though Owen also has a separate Welsh history. The spelling may need explaining outside Ireland, but for families with Irish roots it offers a clear alternative to John or Sean.
Popularity over time
Eoin first appears in US Social Security records in 1971. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,873 in 2003, and the most babies received it in 2020, when 75 were named Eoin. In 2025, 45 babies were named Eoin, and it ranked #2,810 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #5,741 in 1980, #2,492 in 2000, #2,923 in 2010, and #2,810 in 2025. Of the 1,604 US boys named Eoin since records began, 32% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 502 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Atharva, Rye, Artem, Adryan, and Pryce.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Eoin ranked highest in Massachusetts and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #816 | 5 |
| California | #2276 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Eoin is usually pronounced OH-in, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with E and ends in “-in”.
Middle names for Eoin
A few middle names that flow with Eoin: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Eoin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eoin mean?
Eoin is an Irish and Hebrew name that means “Irish form of John, God is gracious”.
What is the origin of the name Eoin?
Eoin has Irish and Hebrew roots. Eoin is the Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, "God is gracious." It is common in Ireland and Scotland, and it is said OH-in, which surprises many English speakers who see it written for the first time.
Is Eoin a popular name?
Not especially. Eoin ranked #2,810 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Eoin a boy or girl name?
Eoin is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Eoin?
Eoin is usually pronounced OH-in. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings