Timothy vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Timothy Rank #208

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Dean mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Timothy and Dean boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.