Timothy vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Timothy Rank #208

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Matthew mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Timothy and Matthew boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.