Timothy
Boy name · Greek · pronounced TIM-uh-thee
Verified name
What does Timothy mean?
Honoring god
Origin and language
Greek
Language family: English|Greek
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 199 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 418 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Tim, Timmy
Variant: Timothee, Timoteo
Related: Timon, Timofey
Using Timothy across cultures
Biblical saint name in English and European traditions.
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