ian
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈiən// ian
n. a common male first name in English-speaking countries. It is the Scottish version of the name John.
n. a masculine given name of Scottish origin, equivalent to the English name John. Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Iain'.
My friend Ian lives in London.
The project manager, Ian, scheduled a meeting to discuss the new budget requirements.
While the name Ian remains a staple of British nomenclature, its popularity has fluctuated significantly across different decades and regions of the English-speaking world.
Usage
As a proper noun, it is always capitalized.