Tim vs Ian
Comparing Tim and Ian? Both are popular picks for parents in 2026. Tim ranks in the Top 1000 tier and traces to Greek naming roots (meaning "Honoring God"). Ian sits in the Top 1000 tier with Scottish origins (meaning "God is gracious").
Tim
- Meaning: Honoring God
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity (2026): Top 1000
- Full Tim name page
Ian
- Meaning: God is gracious
- Origin: Scottish
- Popularity (2026): Top 1000
- Full Ian name page
Which name is more popular: Tim or Ian?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Tim ranks higher (Top 1000) than Ian (Top 1000).