Ian vs Dylan

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 #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Ian Rank #75

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Ian or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Ian and Dylan mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Ian and Dylan boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.