Jace vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jace

Boy #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

American English Israeli

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Jace Rank #114

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #114 for Jace.

Is Jace or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Jace at #114 in the United States.

What do Jace and Ian mean?

Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jace and Ian boy or girl names?

Jace is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.