Ian vs Ethan

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 #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Ian Rank #75

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Ian or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Ian and Ethan mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ian and Ethan boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.