Hunter vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Hunter Rank #128

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Hunter or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Ian mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Hunter and Ian boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.