Timothy vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Timothy Rank #208

Richard Rank #232

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Timothy or Richard more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Richard mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Timothy and Richard boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.