Timothy vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Timothy Rank #208

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Alex mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Timothy and Alex boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.