Ian vs Sherrill

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
Sherrill Rank #14,851

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #14851 for Sherrill.

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

Sherrill ___

  • Sherrill Sherrill Anne
  • Sherrill Sherrill Kay
  • Sherrill Sherrill Lynn
  • Sherrill Sherrill Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ian

Fiona Alasdair Colin Freya Eoin

If you choose Sherrill

Brenda Gary Donna Randy Beverly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ian or Sherrill more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Sherrill at #14851 in the United States.

What do Ian and Sherrill mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ian and Sherrill boy or girl names?

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

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