Timothy vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Timothy Rank #208

King Rank #343

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #343 for King.

Is Timothy or King more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Timothy and King mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Timothy and King boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.