Ian vs Anthony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

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Ian Rank #75

Anthony Rank #44

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Ian or Anthony more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Ian and Anthony mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Ian and Anthony boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.