Nash vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nash

Boy #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Nash Rank #240

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #240 for Nash.

Is Nash or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Nash at #240 in the United States.

What do Nash and Ian mean?

Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Nash and Ian boy or girl names?

Nash is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.