Sonny vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sonny

Boy #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son, young boy"

Origin: English

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Sonny Rank #336

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #336 for Sonny.

Is Sonny or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Sonny at #336 in the United States.

What do Sonny and Timothy mean?

Sonny means "son, young boy" (English origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Sonny and Timothy boy or girl names?

Sonny is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.