Ian vs Aaron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

English Hebrew Arabic American

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Ian Rank #75

Aaron Rank #79

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #79 for Aaron.

Is Ian or Aaron more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Aaron at #79 in the United States.

What do Ian and Aaron mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin).

Are Ian and Aaron boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Aaron is primarily a boy name.