Samuel vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Samuel Rank #17

Ian Rank #75

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Samuel or Ian more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Ian mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Samuel and Ian boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.