David vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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David Rank #31

Ian Rank #75

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #75 for Ian.

Is David or Ian more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do David and Ian mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are David and Ian boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.