Jack vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Jack Rank #15

Ian Rank #75

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Jack or Ian more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Jack and Ian mean?

Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jack and Ian boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.