Ian vs Samuel

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 #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American French

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Ian Rank #75

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Ian or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Ian and Samuel mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ian and Samuel boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.