Ryan vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Ryan Rank #87

Timothy Rank #208

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Ryan or Timothy more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Timothy mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Ryan and Timothy boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.