Timo

♂ Boy

Pronounced TEE-moh /ˈtiːmoʊ/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Timothy/Timotheus, from Greek Timotheos, 'honoring God' (timē 'honor' + theos 'god'). Popular as a standalone name in German, Dutch, and Finnish.Medium

In 30 seconds: A warm short form: Timo trims Timothy, Greek for 'honoring God' (said 'TEE-moh'). Easy and friendly.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningA short form of Timothy/Timotheus, from Greek Timotheos, 'honoring God' (timē 'honor' + theos 'god'). Popular as a standalone name in German, Dutch, and Finnish.

U.S. rank (2024)#10768 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 268

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Timo is a short form of Timothy/Timotheus, from Greek Timotheos, 'honoring God.' Especially popular as a full name in Germany, the Netherlands, and Finland. Warm and friendly (said 'TEE-moh').

In the U.S. it appears softly, an easy short form with European warmth. Friendly, warm, and uncommon.

Did you know? Timo is a short form of Timothy, from Greek Timotheos, 'honoring God' - a standalone favorite in German, Dutch, and Finnish naming (said 'TEE-moh').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Timo — Short form of Timothy; Greek 'honoring God'

Variations

TimothyTimotheus

Nicknames

Tim

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Timo mean?

Timo is a short form of Timothy, Greek for 'honoring God.'

How do you pronounce Timo?

It's said TEE-moh /ˈtiːmoʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Timo a boy or girl name?

Timo is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Timo?

Timo is popular in parts of Europe and uncommon for boys in the U.S.