Ian vs Ronan

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 #257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little seal"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish Celtic English

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Ian Rank #75

Ronan Rank #257

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #257 for Ronan.

Is Ian or Ronan more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Ronan at #257 in the United States.

What do Ian and Ronan mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ronan means "little seal" (Old Irish origin).

Are Ian and Ronan boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Ronan is primarily a boy name.