Ian vs Ayyan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish British Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#75
Total SSA Count
4,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ayyan

Boy #10,810 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, blessed"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Urdu Pakistani Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,810
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ian Rank #75
Ayyan Rank #10,810

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #10810 for Ayyan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ian or Ayyan more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Ayyan at #10810 in the United States.

What do Ian and Ayyan mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ayyan means "gift of God, blessed" (Arabic origin).

Are Ian and Ayyan boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Ayyan is primarily a boy name.

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