Titan

♂ Boy

Pronounced TY-tun /ˈtaɪ.tən/High

Meaning: Great one; powerful ruler; from Greek Titan, the elder generation of gods in Greek mythology who preceded the OlympiansHigh

In 30 seconds: A name from Greek mythology — the Titans were the elder generation of powerful gods who preceded the Olympians, overthrown by Zeus. As a given name it evokes immense power and cosmic scale.

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Origin HighGreek

MeaningGreat one; powerful ruler; from Greek Titan, the elder generation of gods in Greek mythology who preceded the Olympians

U.S. rank (2025)#1295 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births151 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,492

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

In Greek mythology, the Titans were the elder generation of divine beings, children of Uranus (sky) and Gaia (earth), who ruled the cosmos before being overthrown by Zeus and the Olympian gods. The word's etymology is disputed — possibly from a pre-Greek root meaning 'great.' Titan is also the name of Saturn's largest moon.

Titan appeared in U.S. boys' birth data from the 2000s. It ranked #1016 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Saturn's moon Titan — discovered in 1655 by Christiaan Huygens — is the only moon in the solar system with a dense atmosphere, and its surface has lakes of liquid methane. NASA's Dragonfly mission is scheduled to land there in the 2030s.

Overall data confidence 85%

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★Titans (Greek mythology) (mythological)
The elder generation of divine beings in Greek mythology who preceded the Olympians. Their king Cronus (Saturn) was overthrown by his son Zeus.

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Zeus— the Olympian who overthrew the Titans in the same Greek mythology

Atlas— a Titan (condemned to hold up the sky) in the same mythological generation

Orion— Greek constellation name in the same mythological celestial tradition

Apollo— Greek sun god in the same Olympian tradition

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Titan mean?

Titan refers to the Titans of Greek mythology — the elder generation of powerful divine beings who preceded the Olympians. The exact etymology is uncertain but suggests great power.

How do you pronounce Titan?

It's said TY-tun — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Titan a boy or girl name?

Titan is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Titan?

Titan ranked #1016 for U.S. boys in 2024.