Ian vs Hunter

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 #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ian Rank #75

Hunter Rank #128

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Ian or Hunter more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Ian and Hunter mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Ian and Hunter boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.