Timothy vs Sonny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son, young boy"

Origin: English

American English Italian-American

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Timothy Rank #208

Sonny Rank #336

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #336 for Sonny.

Is Timothy or Sonny more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Sonny at #336 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Sonny mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Sonny means "son, young boy" (English origin).

Are Timothy and Sonny boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Sonny is primarily a boy name.