Amelia vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Christian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#208
Total SSA Count
1,708
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tim, Timmy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Timothy Rank #208

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #208 for Timothy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Timothy ___

  • Timothy James
  • Timothy John
  • Timothy Lee
  • Timothy Michael
  • Timothy Allen
  • Timothy Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Timothy

Matthew Stephen Rebecca Rachel Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Timothy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Timothy mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Timothy boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.

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