Ian vs Greyson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the grey-haired one"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Ian Rank #75

Greyson Rank #127

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #127 for Greyson.

Is Ian or Greyson more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Greyson at #127 in the United States.

What do Ian and Greyson mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Greyson means "son of the grey-haired one" (English origin).

Are Ian and Greyson boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Greyson is primarily a boy name.