John vs Brian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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John Rank #21

Brian Rank #301

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #301 for Brian.

Is John or Brian more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do John and Brian mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are John and Brian boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.