Samuel vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Samuel Rank #17

Timothy Rank #208

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Samuel or Timothy more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Timothy mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Samuel and Timothy boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.