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Timur

♂ Boy

Pronounced tih-MOOR /tɪ.ˈmʊɹ/Medium

Meaning: IronMedium

In 30 seconds: Timur is a Turkic and Mongol boy's name meaning 'iron.'
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Origin MediumTurkic and Mongol, Tatar, Chechen
MeaningIron
U.S. rank (2025)#2639 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births50 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 977

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719692025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Timur comes from the Turkic and Mongol world, where it means 'iron,' suggesting strength and durability. The name is widespread across Central Asia, the Caucasus, and neighboring regions in a range of spellings.

Related forms include Temur, Timour, and Demir, the last reflecting the same 'iron' sense in Turkish. Bearers today include Uzbekistani boxer Timur Ibragimov and Ukrainian presenter Timur Miroshnychenko.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Timur is 'iron', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Timur — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

TemırTemurDemirTimourTsimur

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Timur Miroshnychenko (1986–present)
    Ukrainian TV presenter and Eurovision commentator.
  • ★Timur Ibragimov (1975–present)
    Uzbekistani former professional heavyweight boxer.

If you like Timur…

Demir— The Turkish form carrying the same 'iron' meaning.
Shakur— echoes that soft -ur sound
Ashur— echoes that soft -ur sound
Saviour— echoes that soft -ur sound
Wilbur— shares the -ur ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Timur mean?

Timur is usually explained as meaning 'iron' and is most often linked with Turkic and Mongol tradition.

How do you pronounce Timur?

It's commonly said tih-MOOR /tɪ.ˈmʊɹ/.

Is Timur a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Timur is used as a boy name.

How popular is Timur?

In 2024, Timur ranked #2621 in the U.S. for boys, with 51 births recorded.

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