Timothy vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Timothy Rank #208

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Samuel mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Timothy and Samuel boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.