Ian vs Brody

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 #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Ian Rank #75

Brody Rank #224

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #224 for Brody.

Is Ian or Brody more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Ian and Brody mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ian and Brody boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Brody is primarily a boy name.