John vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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John Rank #21

Ian Rank #75

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #75 for Ian.

Is John or Ian more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do John and Ian mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are John and Ian boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.