John is a very popular name worldwide and is the 3rd most popular name in the US according to demographics from the Social Security Administration and the 12th most popular name in the world.

In Welsh, the name John is often referred to as Ieuan, Iwan, or, borrowed from English, Siôn, A popular form of tion. Ifan eventually became referred to in English as Evan.

Depending upon whether Welsh parents hold on to the Welsh traditions, or enjoy the more Anglo name John, all of these are very popular Welsh Names.

John is adopted from the Hebrew, meaning John is Yohanan, meaning “graced by God.” and is a name that evokes strength, intelligence, and kindness which are primary reasons why many parents name their child John or a derivative of John.

Whether you call a boy Ianto, Ioan, Sion, or any of the derivates, they are all Welsh names for John.

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