Timothy vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

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Timothy Rank #208

Marcus Rank #256

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Timothy or Marcus more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Marcus mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Timothy and Marcus boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.