Ian vs Nathan

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 #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American French

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Ian Rank #75

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Ian or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Ian and Nathan mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ian and Nathan boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.