Ian vs Jason

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 #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

English American Greek French

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Ian Rank #75

Jason Rank #148

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #148 for Jason.

Is Ian or Jason more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Ian and Jason mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Ian and Jason boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.