Timothy vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Timothy Rank #208

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and John mean?

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

Are Timothy and John boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.