Timothy vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

English American

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Timothy Rank #208

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Colton mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Timothy and Colton boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.