Ian vs Ryan

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 #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Ian Rank #75

Ryan Rank #87

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ian or Ryan more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ian and Ryan mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Ian and Ryan boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.