Matthew vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Matthew Rank #33

Timothy Rank #208

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Matthew or Timothy more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Timothy mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Matthew and Timothy boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.