Mason vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mason

Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42
Total SSA Count
6,471
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mase

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Mason →

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
Full profile for Timothy →

Popularity Comparison

Mason Rank #42
Timothy Rank #208

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #208 for Timothy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mason ___

  • Mason James
  • Mason Lee
  • Mason Ryan
  • Mason Cole
  • Mason Scott
  • Mason Blake

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 Mason

Jackson Logan Carter Riley Harper

If you choose Timothy

Matthew Stephen Rebecca Rachel Elizabeth

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mason or Timothy more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Mason and Timothy mean?

Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Mason and Timothy boy or girl names?

Mason is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Timothy vs Mason Mason vs Xavier Mason vs Calvin Mason vs Lucas Mason vs Aaron
← Full profile: Mason ← Full profile: Timothy Browse all baby names