Ian vs Blake

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 #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Ian Rank #75

Blake Rank #265

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Ian or Blake more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Ian and Blake mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Ian and Blake boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.