Timothy vs Thomas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Timothy Rank #208

Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Thomas mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Timothy and Thomas boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.