Lane 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

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Popularity Comparison

Lane Rank #261
Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #261 for Lane.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lane ___

  • Lane Michael
  • Lane Alexander
  • Lane Thomas
  • Lane William
  • Lane James
  • Lane Andrew

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 Lane

Cole Grant Chase Reed Wren

If you choose Timothy

Matthew Stephen Rebecca Rachel Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lane or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Lane at #261 in the United States.

What do Lane and Timothy mean?

Lane means "narrow road, path" (Old English origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Lane and Timothy boy or girl names?

Lane is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.

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