Nathaniel vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathaniel

Boy #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American Christian

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Nathaniel Rank #144

Timothy Rank #208

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Nathaniel or Timothy more popular?

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Nathaniel and Timothy mean?

Nathaniel means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Nathaniel and Timothy boy or girl names?

Nathaniel is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.