Stephen vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Stephen Rank #378

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Timothy mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Stephen and Timothy boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.