Michael vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Michael

Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Michael Rank #18

Timothy Rank #208

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Michael or Timothy more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Michael and Timothy mean?

Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Michael and Timothy boy or girl names?

Michael is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.