John vs Timothy
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Timothy
Gender: boy
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Honoring God
Peak: 1967 (1.61%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | John | Timothy |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 8.15% | 0.06% |
| 1890 | 7.10% | 0.05% |
| 1900 | 6.06% | 0.05% |
| 1910 | 5.49% | 0.04% |
| 1920 | 5.17% | 0.02% |
| 1930 | 4.64% | 0.03% |
| 1940 | 4.62% | 0.12% |
| 1950 | 4.37% | 0.58% |
| 1960 | 3.51% | 1.41% |
| 1970 | 3.07% | 1.18% |
| 1980 | 1.90% | 1.03% |
| 1990 | 1.35% | 0.73% |
| 2000 | 0.96% | 0.35% |
FAQ
Is John or Timothy more popular?
John has historically been more popular. John peaked in 1880 while Timothy peaked in 1967.
What do John and Timothy mean?
John means "God is gracious" while Timothy means "Honoring God".