Siobhan - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Siobhan \sio(b)-han\ is pronounced sha-VAHN. It is of Irish origin. Variant of Joan, which is a feminine form of John (Hebrew) "the Lord is gracious". Phonetic forms of this name are a blend of the Sha- prefix with Yvonne. Actress Siobhan McKenna.

Siobhan has 20 variant forms: Chavonne, Chevonne, Chivon, Chyvonne, Shavaun, Shavon, Shavonne, Shervan, Shevon, Shevonne, Shirvaun, Shivahn, Shivaun, Shovonne, Shyvonne, Sh'vonne, Sioban, Siobahn, Siobhian and Syvonne.

For more information, see also the related name Jane.

Baby names that sound like Siobhan are Sabina, Sebinah, Sebina, Sahbina, Sabyna, Sabiny, Sabinna and Sabine.

Siobhan is a popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Siobhan. Click here to compare Siobhan with related baby names.