Ian vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Ian Rank #75

Robert Rank #90

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Ian or Robert more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Ian and Robert mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Ian and Robert boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.