Timothy vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Timothy Rank #208

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Nathan mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Timothy and Nathan boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.