Timothy vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Timothy Rank #208

Ryan Rank #87

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

Is Timothy or Ryan more popular?

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

What do Timothy and Ryan mean?

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

Are Timothy and Ryan boy or girl names?

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