Thomas vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Thomas Rank #39

Timothy Rank #208

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Thomas or Timothy more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Thomas and Timothy mean?

Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Thomas and Timothy boy or girl names?

Thomas is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.