Timothy vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Timothy Rank #208

Colin Rank #335

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Timothy or Colin more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Colin mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Timothy and Colin boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.