Reid vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reid

Boy #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#300
Total SSA Count
1,118
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Reid Rank #300
Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #300 for Reid.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Reid ___

  • Reid James
  • Reid Thomas
  • Reid Alexander
  • Reid Owen
  • Reid William
  • Reid Joseph

Timothy ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Reid

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Matthew Stephen Rebecca Rachel Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reid or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Reid at #300 in the United States.

What do Reid and Timothy mean?

Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Reid and Timothy boy or girl names?

Reid is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.

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