The nameIban
Iban is the Basque form of John. In France it has been given mostly since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Basque
Meaning
Like John, it comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
Basque, through the Spanish Iván.
History
First found in France in the early 1970s, Iban peaked in the late 2000s. It is mostly given in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, especially in the French Basque Country.
Popularity of the name Iban
Iban in France
Iban was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,030 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Iban. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Iban in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 23 births a year on average, against 42 in the five years before.
Iban in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Iban mean?
Like John, it comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Iban?
Basque, through the Spanish Iván.
Is Iban a girl's or a boy's name?
Iban is a boy's name.