Tim vs Hero

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tim

Boy #2,523 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender, protector, warrior"

Origin: Greek

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Tim Rank #2,523

Hero Rank #2,338

Hero is more popular, ranked #2338 vs #2523 for Tim.

Is Tim or Hero more popular?

Hero is more popular, ranked #2338 compared to Tim at #2523 in the United States.

What do Tim and Hero mean?

Tim means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Hero means "defender, protector, warrior" (Greek origin).

Are Tim and Hero boy or girl names?

Tim is primarily a boy name. Hero is primarily a boy name.