Timothy vs Preston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Timothy Rank #208

Preston Rank #330

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Timothy or Preston more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Preston mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Timothy and Preston boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.