Nathan vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Nathan Rank #62

Timothy Rank #208

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Nathan or Timothy more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Timothy mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Nathan and Timothy boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.