Timothy vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Timothy Rank #208

Simon Rank #251

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Timothy or Simon more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Simon mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Timothy and Simon boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.