Ao vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Maori

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Ao Rank #14,516

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Ao or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Ao and Ian mean?

Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ao and Ian boy or girl names?

Ao is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.