Timothy vs Tommy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #731 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

English American Irish

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Timothy Rank #208

Tommy Rank #731

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #731 for Tommy.

Is Timothy or Tommy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Tommy at #731 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Tommy mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Tommy means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Timothy and Tommy boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Tommy is primarily a boy name.