Tate vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tate

Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Tate Rank #210

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #210 for Tate.

Is Tate or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do Tate and Timothy mean?

Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Tate and Timothy boy or girl names?

Tate is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.