Timothy vs Eli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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Timothy Rank #208

Eli Rank #92

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Eli more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Eli mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Timothy and Eli boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.