Ian vs Legend

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"story to be read, remarkable person"

Origin: Latin

American

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Ian Rank #75

Legend Rank #157

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #157 for Legend.

Is Ian or Legend more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Legend at #157 in the United States.

What do Ian and Legend mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Legend means "story to be read, remarkable person" (Latin origin).

Are Ian and Legend boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Legend is primarily a boy name.