Callan vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

✓ All Clear

Callan Rank #242

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #242 for Callan.

Is Callan or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Callan at #242 in the United States.

What do Callan and Ian mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Callan and Ian boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.