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Titan
BoyGreek· “one of the Titans, elder gods”
- Meaning
- one of the Titans, elder gods
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- TY-tuhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,295
- US babies 2025
- 151
- Best rank
- #621 (2017)
- Peak year
- 2017
Meaning and origin of Titan
Titan is a Greek name that means “one of the Titans, elder gods”.
In Greek mythology, the Titans were the powerful elder gods who ruled before the Olympians. They included Cronus, Rhea, Oceanus and Hyperion, and the ancient Greek word for them is of uncertain origin. Because the Titans were immense and mighty, the word titan came to mean a person of great strength or importance. Saturn's largest moon is also named Titan. As a first name, Titan is bold and dramatic, part of the trend for strong word names. It pairs well with softer, classic middle names.
Popularity over time
Titan first appears in US Social Security records in 1979. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 12 different years, starting in 2012. Its best national rank was #621 in 2017, the same year it reached its highest count of 421 babies. In 2025, 151 babies were named Titan, and it ranked #1,295 nationally. That is 64% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #7,216 in 1980, #2,129 in 2000, #1,158 in 2010, and #1,295 in 2025. Of the 5,496 US boys named Titan since records began, 55% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,617 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Thaddeus, Kase, Langston, Canaan, and Reyansh.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Titan ranked highest in Alabama, Utah, and Missouri.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Titan is usually pronounced TY-tuhn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with T and ends in “-an”.
Middle names for Titan
A few middle names that flow with Titan: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Titan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Titan mean?
Titan is a Greek name that means “one of the Titans, elder gods”.
What is the origin of the name Titan?
Titan has Greek roots. In Greek mythology, the Titans were the powerful elder gods who ruled before the Olympians.
Is Titan a popular name?
Not especially. Titan ranked #1,295 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Titan a boy or girl name?
Titan is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Titan?
Titan is usually pronounced TY-tuhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings