Tim vs Kirk

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tim

Boy #2,523 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American European

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church, one who lives by a church"

Origin: Old Norse kirkja

Scottish American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Tim Rank #2,523

Kirk Rank #2,573

Tim is more popular, ranked #2523 vs #2573 for Kirk.

Is Tim or Kirk more popular?

Tim is more popular, ranked #2523 compared to Kirk at #2573 in the United States.

What do Tim and Kirk mean?

Tim means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Kirk means "church, one who lives by a church" (Old Norse kirkja origin).

Are Tim and Kirk boy or girl names?

Tim is primarily a boy name. Kirk is primarily a boy name.