Timothy vs Gael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

✓ All Clear

Boy #89 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"stranger, foreigner"

Origin: Celtic

Irish Scottish Welsh French American

15 High Risk

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Timothy Rank #208

Gael Rank #89

Gael is more popular, ranked #89 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Gael more popular?

Gael is more popular, ranked #89 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Gael mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Gael means "stranger, foreigner" (Celtic origin).

Are Timothy and Gael boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Gael is primarily a boy name.