Timothy vs Joel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Timothy Rank #208

Joel Rank #219

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #219 for Joel.

Is Timothy or Joel more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Joel at #219 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Joel mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Joel means "Yahweh is God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Timothy and Joel boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Joel is primarily a boy name.