Timothy vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Timothy Rank #208

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Nicholas mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Timothy and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.