Eoin
- Meaning
- God is gracious
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What does Eoin mean?
Eoin means “God is gracious”.
Eoin is an Irish form of John, ultimately from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. Its written form can look unfamiliar to an English reader even though it belongs to one of the most widely traveled name families. Its spelling reflects an established Irish tradition rather than a newly invented variation.
Irish author Eoin Colfer, known for the Artemis Fowl books, provides a recognizable literary bearer. The name is commonly pronounced similarly to Owen, but that sound does not make Eoin and every Owen or Eoghan spelling the same name. For a family honoring a John, Eoin offers a specifically Irish route, with its pronunciation and older meaning both worth sharing when introducing it.
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Variations & related forms
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How popular is Eoin?
United States · 2025Explore how often Eoin is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #2,810 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Eoin
- 45 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 32.4% More than 2024
Eoin over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #2,810 | 45 |
| 2024 | Boys | #3,411 | 34 |
| 2023 | Boys | #2,552 | 52 |
| 2022 | Boys | #2,500 | 55 |
| 2021 | Boys | #2,389 | 57 |
| 2020 | Boys | #1,942 | 75 |
| 2019 | Boys | #2,400 | 56 |
| 2018 | Boys | #2,359 | 56 |
| 2017 | Boys | #2,725 | 45 |
| 2016 | Boys | #2,371 | 55 |
| 2015 | Boys | #2,284 | 58 |
| 2014 | Boys | #2,380 | 54 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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John
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Listed as a related name to Eoin.
Jack
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares the recorded meaning “God is gracious” with Eoin.
Ian
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares the recorded meaning “God is gracious” with Eoin.
Giovanni
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares the recorded meaning “God is gracious” with Eoin.
Evan
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares the recorded meaning “God is gracious” with Eoin.
Juan
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares the recorded meaning “God is gracious” with Eoin.
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