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Tai vs Tim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tai

Boy #2,404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, supreme, exalted"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese Thai Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,404
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Tai Rank #2,404
Tim Rank #2,523

Tai is more popular, ranked #2404 vs #2523 for Tim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tai or Tim more popular?

Tai is more popular, ranked #2404 compared to Tim at #2523 in the United States.

What do Tai and Tim mean?

Tai means "great, supreme, exalted" (Chinese origin). Tim means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Tai and Tim boy or girl names?

Tai is primarily a boy name. Tim is primarily a boy name.

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