Ian vs Nash

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 #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Ian Rank #75

Nash Rank #240

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #240 for Nash.

Is Ian or Nash more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Nash at #240 in the United States.

What do Ian and Nash mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Ian and Nash boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Nash is primarily a boy name.