Timothy vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Timothy Rank #208

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Elijah mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Timothy and Elijah boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.