Ian vs Jonah

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 #126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American

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Ian Rank #75

Jonah Rank #126

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #126 for Jonah.

Is Ian or Jonah more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Jonah at #126 in the United States.

What do Ian and Jonah mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jonah means "dove" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ian and Jonah boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Jonah is primarily a boy name.