Eoin

o-wen
Irish, variation of John
"God is gracious"

Eoin Origin and Meaning

The name Eoin is a boy's name of Gaelic origin meaning "God is gracious".

Though Eoin is a Gaelic form of John, its Anglicized pronunciation links it directly to Owen. Eoin is currently a Top 30 name in Ireland. Other variations: Ewan, Ewen, Evan and Eoghan (pronounced as Owen but also translated as Eugene).

Eoin Colfer is the author of the Artemis Fowl books.

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Eoin Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Eoin Popularity

Famous People Named Eoin

  • Eoin MacNeillIrish scholar and politician
  • Eoin ColferIrish novelist
  • Eoin Christopher MackenIrish model and actor
  • Eoin Joseph Gerard MorganIrish cricketer
  • Eoin O'DuffyIrish revolutionary and politician
  • Eoin JessScottish footballer
  • Eoin KellyIrish hurler
  • Eoin LarkinIrish hurler
  • Eoin ReddanIrish rugby player
  • Eoin MackenIrish actor and author