Anthony vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

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Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish British Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#75
Total SSA Count
4,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Ian Rank #75

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #75 for Ian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anthony ___

  • Anthony James
  • Anthony Michael
  • Anthony Robert
  • Anthony William
  • Anthony Joseph
  • Anthony Paul

Ian ___

  • Ian James
  • Ian Michael
  • Ian Thomas
  • Ian Robert
  • Ian William
  • Ian Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

If you choose Ian

Fiona Alasdair Colin Freya Eoin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Ian more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Ian mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Anthony and Ian boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.

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