Elliott vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

English American 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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Elliott Rank #163

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #163 for Elliott.

Is Elliott or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Ian mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Elliott and Ian boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.