Ian vs Jeremy

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 #266 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will raise up"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Canadian

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Ian Rank #75

Jeremy Rank #266

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #266 for Jeremy.

Is Ian or Jeremy more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Jeremy at #266 in the United States.

What do Ian and Jeremy mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jeremy means "God will raise up" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ian and Jeremy boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Jeremy is primarily a boy name.