James vs Timoteo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Timoteo

Boy #3,035 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"honoring God, one who honors God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,035
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Timo, Teo, Tim

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Timoteo Rank #3,035

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3035 for Timoteo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Timoteo ___

  • Timoteo Antonio
  • Timoteo Rafael
  • Timoteo Carlos
  • Timoteo Juan
  • Timoteo Alejandro
  • Timoteo Gabriel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Timoteo

Sofia Isabella Mateo Valentina Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Timoteo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Timoteo at #3035 in the United States.

What do James and Timoteo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Timoteo means "honoring God, one who honors God" (Greek origin).

Are James and Timoteo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Timoteo is primarily a boy name.

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