Ian vs Ferrin

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 #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Ian Rank #75

Ferrin Rank #20,697

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Ian or Ferrin more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Ian and Ferrin mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ian and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.