Ian vs Steven

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 #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch

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Ian Rank #75

Steven Rank #269

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Ian or Steven more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Ian and Steven mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Ian and Steven boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.