Timothy vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Timothy Rank #208

Paul Rank #264

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Timothy or Paul more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Paul mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Timothy and Paul boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.