Timothy vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

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Timothy Rank #208

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Max mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Timothy and Max boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.