Timothy vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Timothy Rank #208

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Charles mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Timothy and Charles boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.