Ian vs Elliot

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 #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English Scottish American French

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Ian Rank #75

Elliot Rank #150

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #150 for Elliot.

Is Ian or Elliot more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Ian and Elliot mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Ian and Elliot boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Elliot is primarily a boy name.