Timothy vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Timothy Rank #208

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Alexander mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Timothy and Alexander boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.