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.

# 704 on Nameberry

Eoin Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Eoin Popularity

Famous People Named Eoin

  • Eoin MacNeill
    Irish scholar and politician
  • Eoin Colfer
    Irish novelist
  • Eoin Christopher Macken
    Irish model and actor
  • Eoin Joseph Gerard Morgan
    Irish cricketer
  • Eoin O'Duffy
    Irish revolutionary and politician
  • Eoin Jess
    Scottish footballer
  • Eoin Kelly
    Irish hurler
  • Eoin Larkin
    Irish hurler
  • Eoin Reddan
    Irish rugby player
  • Eoin Macken
    Irish actor and author