# Iain vs icing

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Iain
*name · frequency rank #20,957*
A male given name from Scottish Gaelic, equivalent to English John.

### icing
*noun · IPA /ˈaɪsɪŋ/ · frequency rank #15,191*
A sweet, often creamy and thick glaze made primarily of sugar, often enriched with ingredients like butter, egg whites, or flavorings, typically used for baked goods.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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