Timothy vs Tate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Timothy Rank #208

Tate Rank #210

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #210 for Tate.

Is Timothy or Tate more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Tate mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Timothy and Tate boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.