Shayan vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Christian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#208
Total SSA Count
1,708
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tim, Timmy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Shayan Rank #1,749
Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #1749 for Shayan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shayan ___

  • Shayan Alexander
  • Shayan James
  • Shayan Michael
  • Shayan Daniel
  • Shayan Reza

Timothy ___

  • Timothy James
  • Timothy John
  • Timothy Lee
  • Timothy Michael
  • Timothy Allen
  • Timothy Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shayan

Dara Cyrus Aryan Layla Nadia

If you choose Timothy

Matthew Stephen Rebecca Rachel Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shayan or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Shayan at #1749 in the United States.

What do Shayan and Timothy mean?

Shayan means "worthy, deserving" (Persian origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Shayan and Timothy boy or girl names?

Shayan is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.

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