Alexander vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Alexander Rank #27

Timothy Rank #208

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Alexander or Timothy more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Timothy mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Alexander and Timothy boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.