Timothy vs Joseph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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Timothy Rank #208

Joseph Rank #32

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Joseph more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Joseph mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin).

Are Timothy and Joseph boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Joseph is primarily a boy name.