Timothy vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Timothy Rank #208

Ellis Rank #273

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Timothy or Ellis more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Ellis mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Timothy and Ellis boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.