Ian vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Ian Rank #75

Jonathan Rank #83

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Ian or Jonathan more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Ian and Jonathan mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Ian and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.