Timothy vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Timothy Rank #208

Gideon Rank #332

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Timothy or Gideon more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Gideon mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Timothy and Gideon boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.