Timothy vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Timothy Rank #208

Sterling Rank #373

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Timothy or Sterling more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Sterling mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Timothy and Sterling boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.