Ian vs Micah

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 #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

English Hebrew American Christian

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Ian Rank #75

Micah Rank #86

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #86 for Micah.

Is Ian or Micah more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Micah at #86 in the United States.

What do Ian and Micah mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin).

Are Ian and Micah boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Micah is primarily a boy name.