Ian vs August

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 #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

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Ian Rank #75

August Rank #88

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #88 for August.

Is Ian or August more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Ian and August mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Ian and August boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.