Timothy

Meaning of Timothy

It means "honoring God" or "God's honor."

Timothy has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Timothy

Timothy has held fairly steady, sitting around #203 in 2025 after peaking at #58 in 2000.

Notable people named Timothy

• Timothy Dalton
  Actor, former James Bond
• Timothy Olyphant
  Actor, "Justified", "Deadwood"
• Tim Allen
  Actor and comedian
• Timothy Geithner
  Former Treasury Secretary
• Tim Howard
  Soccer goalkeeper

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Questions about the name Timothy

What does the name Timothy mean?

Timothy means it means "honoring god" or "god's honor.", and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Timothy a boy's or a girl's name?

Timothy is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Timothy?

In 2025, Timothy ranked #203 for boys, up from #207 the year before.

When was Timothy most popular?

Timothy peaked at #58 in 2000.