Brian vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Brian Rank #301

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Brian or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Brian and Timothy mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Brian and Timothy boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.