Timothy vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Timothy Rank #208

Ian Rank #75

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

Is Timothy or Ian more popular?

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

What do Timothy and Ian mean?

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

Are Timothy and Ian boy or girl names?

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