Timothy vs Brian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Timothy Rank #208

Brian Rank #301

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

Is Timothy or Brian more popular?

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

What do Timothy and Brian mean?

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

Are Timothy and Brian boy or girl names?

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