What does the name Timothy mean?

The name Timothy means "God's honor".

What is the origin of the name Timothy?

Timothy is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 1,708 babies were named Timothy in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Timothy is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 1,708 ↘

All-Time Total: 1,080,413

Peak Year: 1959

Timothy is a Greek name derived from the name Timotheos, which means "honoring God."

Boy names closely related to Timothy

Jackson Carter Landon Greyson Jaxson James Grayson Asher

Girl names closely related to Timothy

Anna Harper Callie Eliza Sadie Winter Kennedy Charlotte

Names with similar meaning to Timothy

Tim Timmy

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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