Jonathan vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Jonathan Rank #83

Timothy Rank #208

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Jonathan or Timothy more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Timothy mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Jonathan and Timothy boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.