Tatum vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tatum

Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful settlement"

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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Tatum Rank #195

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #195 for Tatum.

Is Tatum or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Tatum at #195 in the United States.

What do Tatum and Ian mean?

Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Tatum and Ian boy or girl names?

Tatum is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.