Timothy vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

✓ All Clear

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Timothy Rank #208

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and August mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Timothy and August boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.