Ian vs Andrew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Ian Rank #75

Andrew Rank #68

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Ian or Andrew more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Ian and Andrew mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Ian and Andrew boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Andrew is primarily a boy name.