Elliot vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Elliot Rank #150

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #150 for Elliot.

Is Elliot or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Ian mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Elliot and Ian boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.