Benjamin vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Benjamin Rank #11

Timothy Rank #208

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Benjamin or Timothy more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Timothy mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Benjamin and Timothy boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.