Nicholas vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Nicholas Rank #117

Timothy Rank #208

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Nicholas or Timothy more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Timothy mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Nicholas and Timothy boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.