John vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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John Rank #21

Timothy Rank #208

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is John or Timothy more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do John and Timothy mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are John and Timothy boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.