Timothy vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Timothy Rank #208

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Peter mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Timothy and Peter boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.