Timothy vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Timothy Rank #208

Jay Rank #397

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Timothy or Jay more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Jay mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Timothy and Jay boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.