Timothy vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Timothy Rank #208

Alan Rank #167

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

Is Timothy or Alan more popular?

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

What do Timothy and Alan mean?

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

Are Timothy and Alan boy or girl names?

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