Aaron vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

English Hebrew Arabic American

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Aaron Rank #79

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #79 for Aaron.

Is Aaron or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Aaron at #79 in the United States.

What do Aaron and Ian mean?

Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Aaron and Ian boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.