Timothy vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Timothy Rank #208

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Ethan mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Timothy and Ethan boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.