Alan vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Alan Rank #167

Timothy Rank #208

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Alan or Timothy more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Alan and Timothy mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Alan and Timothy boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.