Ian vs Jack

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 #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Australian

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Ian Rank #75

Jack Rank #15

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Ian or Jack more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Ian and Jack mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ian and Jack boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Jack is primarily a boy name.