Franklin vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Franklin

Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Franklin Rank #389

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is Franklin or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Franklin and Timothy mean?

Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Franklin and Timothy boy or girl names?

Franklin is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.