Ian vs Mason

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 #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

English American

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Ian Rank #75

Mason Rank #42

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Ian or Mason more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Ian and Mason mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are Ian and Mason boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.