Ian vs John

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 #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Ian Rank #75

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Ian or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Ian and John mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ian and John boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.