Names like Ian
If Ian is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Scottish classics to names with a similar sound. Ian has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Cameron, Logan, Irvin and Ryan.
24 boy names like Ian
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- Cameron#76The name means 'crooked nose'.Also ScottishSimilar popularity curve
- Logan#53It means "small hollow".Also ScottishSame “-an” ending
- IrvinMeaning "handsome man" or "fair water."Also Scottish2 syllables
- Ryan#99Ryan means "little king" or "descendant of a king."Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Nathan#63Nathan means "He gave" or "Gift of God".Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Dylan#41It means 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean.' It suggests a connection to the water.Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- DuncanIt means 'dark warrior' or 'brown warrior'.Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Jordan#131Comes from the name of the Jordan River.Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Gavin#303Gavin likely comes from medieval forms of Gawain.Also Scottish2 syllables
- AllanThis name means 'handsome' or 'cheerful'.Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Carson#124The name Carson comes from a Scottish surname, meaning 'son of Carr'.Also Scottish2 syllables
- Jonathan#89Jonathan means "God has given".Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- MelvinMelvin is thought to mean 'gentle chieftain' or 'chief'.Also Scottish2 syllables
- Christian#96It means 'a follower of Christ' or 'anointed one'.Same “-an” ending
- Grant#228Grant means "large" or "great." It originally referred to someone tall in stature.Also Scottish
- Rowan#59Rowan is a tree with red berries.Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Evan#153This name means "the Lord is gracious." It signifies that God has shown kindness and…Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Maxwell#189From Maccus's well, or great stream.Also Scottish2 syllables
- Colin#343It's a short form of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'.2 syllables
- Juan#159Juan is the Spanish version of John, and it means "God is gracious."Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- GordonGordon comes from a Scottish surname that originally referred to someone from the town…Also Scottish2 syllables
- Austin#113It comes from an Old English surname meaning 'the stone of Oswald'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Brian#339The name Brian means 'high' or 'noble'.Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Aaron#80The name Aaron means 'mountain of strength' or 'exalted'.2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Ian?
- Names with a similar style to Ian include Cameron, Logan, Irvin, Ryan, Nathan and Dylan.
- How are these names matched to Ian?
- Each name is compared with Ian on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Ian has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Scottish names are like Ian?
- Cameron, Logan, Irvin, Gavin and Carson share Ian's Scottish roots.