Iain vs Wright

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iain

Boy #4,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Gaelic

Scottish Irish British Gaelic

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Boy #4,274 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"craftsman, skilled maker"

Origin: Old English wyrhta

American English Scottish

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Iain Rank #4,295

Wright Rank #4,274

Wright is more popular, ranked #4274 vs #4295 for Iain.

Is Iain or Wright more popular?

Wright is more popular, ranked #4274 compared to Iain at #4295 in the United States.

What do Iain and Wright mean?

Iain means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin). Wright means "craftsman, skilled maker" (Old English wyrhta origin).

Are Iain and Wright boy or girl names?

Iain is primarily a boy name. Wright is primarily a boy name.