Ian vs Harrison

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 #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

American English Australian

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Ian Rank #75

Harrison Rank #121

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #121 for Harrison.

Is Ian or Harrison more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Harrison at #121 in the United States.

What do Ian and Harrison mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin).

Are Ian and Harrison boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.