Nino vs Timoteo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nino

Boy #3,132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious (short for Giovanni)"

Origin: Italian/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Georgian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,132
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Nino Rank #3,132
Timoteo Rank #3,035

Timoteo is more popular, ranked #3035 vs #3132 for Nino.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nino ___

  • Nino Carlo
  • Nino Marco
  • Nino Luca
  • Nino Rafael
  • Nino Stefano
  • Nino Emilio

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 Nino

Marco Luca Sofia Giulia Enzo

If you choose Timoteo

Sofia Isabella Mateo Valentina Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nino or Timoteo more popular?

Timoteo is more popular, ranked #3035 compared to Nino at #3132 in the United States.

What do Nino and Timoteo mean?

Nino means "God is gracious (short for Giovanni)" (Italian/Hebrew origin). Timoteo means "honoring God, one who honors God" (Greek origin).

Are Nino and Timoteo boy or girl names?

Nino is primarily a boy name. Timoteo is primarily a boy name.

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