Nathan vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

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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Nathan Rank #62

Ian Rank #75

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Nathan or Ian more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Ian mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Nathan and Ian boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.