Timothy vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Timothy Rank #208

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Jonathan mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Timothy and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.