Timothy vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Timothy Rank #208

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Benjamin mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Timothy and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.