Jonathan vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Jonathan Rank #83

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Jonathan or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Ian mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jonathan and Ian boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.