Andrew vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Andrew Rank #68

Ian Rank #75

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Andrew or Ian more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Ian mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Andrew and Ian boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.