Ian vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Ian Rank #75

Timothy Rank #208

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Ian or Timothy more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Ian and Timothy mean?

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

Are Ian and Timothy boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.