Elijah vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Elijah Rank #8

Timothy Rank #208

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Elijah or Timothy more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Timothy mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Elijah and Timothy boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.