Christopher vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Christopher

Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Christopher Rank #61

Timothy Rank #208

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Christopher or Timothy more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Christopher and Timothy mean?

Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Christopher and Timothy boy or girl names?

Christopher is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.