Midian - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Midian \m(i)-dian\. Biblical: a son of Abraham who founded the tribe of Midianites, who were oppressors of the Israelites until their defeat by Gideon.

Baby names that sound like Midian are Mathian, Medwin, Medwyn and Medwinn. Other similar baby names are Aidan, Eidan and Milan.

Midian is a very rare male first name and is not used as a surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Midian. Compare Midian with related baby names.