Ian vs Grant

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 #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Ian Rank #75

Grant Rank #241

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Ian or Grant more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Ian and Grant mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Ian and Grant boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.