Ian vs Collie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #14,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-haired, coal-dark"

Origin: Scottish English

Scottish British American

✓ All Clear

Ian Rank #75

Collie Rank #14,157

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #14157 for Collie.

Is Ian or Collie more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Collie at #14157 in the United States.

What do Ian and Collie mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Collie means "dark-haired, coal-dark" (Scottish English origin).

Are Ian and Collie boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Collie is primarily a boy name.