Abraham vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abraham

Boy #204 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Muslim 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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Abraham Rank #204

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #204 for Abraham.

Is Abraham or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Abraham at #204 in the United States.

What do Abraham and Ian mean?

Abraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Abraham and Ian boy or girl names?

Abraham is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.