Betha vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Betha

Girl #14,928 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,928
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beth, Bet

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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

Betha Rank #14,928
Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #14928 for Betha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Betha ___

  • Betha Mary
  • Betha Ann
  • Betha Rose
  • Betha Grace
  • Betha Jean

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 Betha

Brigid Fionnuala Caoimhe Eoin Cormac

If you choose Ian

Fiona Alasdair Colin Freya Eoin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Betha or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Betha at #14928 in the United States.

What do Betha and Ian mean?

Betha means "life" (Old Irish origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Betha and Ian boy or girl names?

Betha is primarily a girl name. Ian is primarily a boy name.

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