Timothy vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Timothy Rank #208

Rafael Rank #222

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Timothy or Rafael more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Rafael mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Timothy and Rafael boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.