Ian vs Brandon

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 #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Ian Rank #75

Brandon Rank #230

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #230 for Brandon.

Is Ian or Brandon more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Ian and Brandon mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin).

Are Ian and Brandon boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Brandon is primarily a boy name.