Jonah vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonah

Boy #126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Jonah Rank #126

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #126 for Jonah.

Is Jonah or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Jonah at #126 in the United States.

What do Jonah and Ian mean?

Jonah means "dove" (Hebrew origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jonah and Ian boy or girl names?

Jonah is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.