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Timothy: Meaning & Origin

Timothy is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “Honoring God; Timothy was a beloved disciple of Paul and a leader in the early church.”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 21% of baby names. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

TIM-ə-thee

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

79/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 21% of popular names.

Nicknames

TimTimmy

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

31%
64
2010
44
Current
#29
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Timothy Paul
  • Timothy Isaac
  • Timothy Samuel

Famous Namesakes

  • Timothy in the New Testament

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Timothy