Paul vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Paul Rank #264

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Timothy mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Paul and Timothy boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.