Ian vs Eric

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 #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Ian Rank #75

Eric Rank #252

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Ian or Eric more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Ian and Eric mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ian and Eric boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.