Ian vs Callan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Ian Rank #75

Callan Rank #242

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #242 for Callan.

Is Ian or Callan more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Callan at #242 in the United States.

What do Ian and Callan mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ian and Callan boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Callan is primarily a boy name.