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Timofey

♂ Boy

Pronounced tee-mah-FAY /ˌti.mɑˈfeɪ/Medium

Meaning: Russian form of Timothy — from Greek time, 'honor', plus theos, 'God' — 'honoring God; honored by God'High

In 30 seconds: Honoring God: Timofey is the Russian Timothy — 'honoring God'. Devout, classic, and warm.
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Origin HighGreek, Russian
MeaningRussian form of Timothy — from Greek time, 'honor', plus theos, 'God' — 'honoring God; honored by God'
U.S. rank (2025)#5183 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 513

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719942025

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

Timofey is the Russian form of Timothy — from Greek time, 'honor', plus theos, 'God' — 'honoring God; honored by God' (St Timothy). A devout, classic name across Russia (said 'tee-mah-FAY').

In the U.S. it appears in Russian families. Rare, honoring-God at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Timothy joins Greek time ('honor') with theos ('God') — 'honoring God' (St Timothy, Paul's companion) — Timofey is its Russian form, devout and classic.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Timofey — Russian form

Variations

TimothyTimofeiTimotei

Nicknames

Tima

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Timothy— the English form
Dmitri— a companion Russian classic
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Timofey mean?

Timofey is the Russian Timothy — Greek 'honoring God; honored by God'.

How do you pronounce Timofey?

It's said tee-mah-FAY /ˌti.mɑˈfeɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Timofey a boy or girl name?

Timofey is a boy's name.

How popular is Timofey?

Timofey is a rare name in the U.S.

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