Ian vs Jace

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 #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

American English Israeli

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Ian Rank #75

Jace Rank #114

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #114 for Jace.

Is Ian or Jace more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Jace at #114 in the United States.

What do Ian and Jace mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin).

Are Ian and Jace boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Jace is primarily a boy name.