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GirlHebrew origin2 syllables

Siobhan

Literal root meaning: “God is gracious”

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About the name Siobhan

Siobhan is a girl name with Hebrew roots, literally “God is gracious”. It is related to Jean, which is where the meaning comes from.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Siobhan ranked #2096 for girls in the US, with 90 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1980. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Siobhan were girls.

Etymology

Shares its root with Jean, which comes from Hebrew, meaning literally “God is gracious”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Siobhan”, “Jean”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#2096
In 2015
#3055
Babies in 2025
90

Popularity of Siobhan, 1940–2025

07114121228219401960198020002020
GirlsBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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