Ian vs Nash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ian Rank #75
Nash Rank #240

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #240 for Nash.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ian ___

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

Nash ___

  • Nash Oliver
  • Nash William
  • Nash James
  • Nash Alexander
  • Nash Hudson
  • Nash Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ian

Fiona Alasdair Colin Freya Eoin

If you choose Nash

Cash Beckett Hudson Sawyer Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ian or Nash more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Nash at #240 in the United States.

What do Ian and Nash mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Ian and Nash boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Nash is primarily a boy name.

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