Timmy vs Ty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ty

Boy #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#858
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Timmy Rank #5,098
Ty Rank #858

Ty is more popular, ranked #858 vs #5098 for Timmy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Timmy ___

  • Timmy James
  • Timmy Robert
  • Timmy John
  • Timmy Lee
  • Timmy Ray
  • Timmy Allen

Ty ___

  • Ty James
  • Ty Alexander
  • Ty Lee
  • Ty Michael
  • Ty Ryan
  • Ty Logan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Timmy

Tommy Jimmy Sammy Sally Jenny

If you choose Ty

Kai Jay Ace Flynn Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Timmy or Ty more popular?

Ty is more popular, ranked #858 compared to Timmy at #5098 in the United States.

What do Timmy and Ty mean?

Timmy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin).

Are Timmy and Ty boy or girl names?

Timmy is primarily a boy name. Ty is primarily a boy name.

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