Callan vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Callan Rank #242

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #242 for Callan.

Is Callan or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Callan at #242 in the United States.

What do Callan and Timothy mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Callan and Timothy boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.