Timothy vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Timothy Rank #208

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Leon mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Timothy and Leon boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.