Tim vs Elder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tim

Boy #2,523 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"older, senior in wisdom"

Origin: Old English

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Tim Rank #2,523

Elder Rank #2,412

Elder is more popular, ranked #2412 vs #2523 for Tim.

Is Tim or Elder more popular?

Elder is more popular, ranked #2412 compared to Tim at #2523 in the United States.

What do Tim and Elder mean?

Tim means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Elder means "older, senior in wisdom" (Old English origin).

Are Tim and Elder boy or girl names?

Tim is primarily a boy name. Elder is primarily a boy name.