Timothy vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Timothy Rank #208

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Dylan mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Timothy and Dylan boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.