Gender: Female
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Praise, The Lord is Gracious, Female Version of John, Kind
Pronunciation: Shi-von, ˈʃɪvən, SH AW B AA N
Popularity Rank: #5,878
Siobhan is the Irish form of the name Joan, which means 'God is gracious'. It is a popular name in Ireland and has a strong Celtic heritage.
The name Siobhan is of Irish origin and means Praise, The Lord is Gracious, Female Version of John, Kind, God is gracious. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Siobhan is commonly found in United Kingdom, Ireland, United States of America, and 47 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Shi-von
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈʃɪvən
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH AW B AA N
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
AW: Pronounce as in "cow" (K AW)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Siobhan is recorded 9,790 times globally, ranking it as the 5,878th most common name worldwide.
Siobhan is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 4,224 occurrences, making it the 425th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Siobhan is found among 1 in every 23 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #425 | 1 : 130 |
| Ireland | #66 | 1 : 23 |
| United States of America | #3,391 | 1 : 2,172 |
| Canada | #2,170 | 1 : 1,634 |
| South Africa | #6,717 | 1 : 12,213 |
| France | #14,166 | 1 : 20,698 |
| Netherlands | #6,872 | 1 : 7,026 |
| Italy | #28,961 | 1 : 45,482 |
| United Arab Emirates | #22,344 | 1 : 43,266 |
| Hong Kong | #10,841 | 1 : 20,203 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Siobhan from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 28, 2024 10:31 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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Siobhan also means, Truthful, loving, Wrestler of God,..like the female version of Jacob. A Siobhan defends those she loves, and never loses a grip of what she holds dearest at heart. She is trustworthy and a magnificent heaven built leader.