Boy Name · Greek Origin
Timothy
Considering Timothy? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Honoring God", rooted in Greek naming tradition, and ranks in our Top 100 popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Timmothy.
Timothy meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Honoring God
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Timothy to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Timothy as T·I·M·O·T·H·Y, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Timothy is a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick in the Top 100 tier.
Timothy variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Timothya, Timothye, Timothyy, Timoth.
- Nicknames: Timo and T.
- Middle names: Pair Timothy with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Timothy middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Timmothy, Thimothy, Timoteo, Towanda, Tonda — full picks on the sibling names for Timothy guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Timothy? Browse our names like Timothy guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Timothy
What does the name Timothy mean?
Timothy means "Honoring God" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Timothy?
Timothy originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Timothy?
Timothy has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Timothy a boy's or girl's name?
Timothy is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Timothy in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Timothy sits in the Top 100 tier — a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick.
What names are similar to Timothy?
Names that share Timothy's sound and style include Timmothy, Thimothy, Timoteo, Towanda, Tonda.
What middle names pair well with Timothy?
Good middle-name fits for Timothy pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Timothy is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Timothy is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Timothy?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Timothy share its rhythm without rhyming — Timmothy, Thimothy, Timoteo all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.