Timon

♂ Boy

Pronounced TY-mun /ˈtaɪ.mən/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Timon — from time, 'honor; worth', hence 'honoring; a reward; worthy'; a biblical deacon in Acts; also a Shakespeare character; we note the biblical linkLow

In 30 seconds: Honoring; a reward; worthy: Timon is Greek. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'TY-mun'). We note the biblical link.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the Greek Timon — from time, 'honor; worth', hence 'honoring; a reward; worthy'; a biblical deacon in Acts; also a Shakespeare character; we note the biblical link

U.S. rank (2025)#13699 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 487

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

Timon comes from the Greek Timon — from time, 'honor; worth', hence 'honoring; a reward; worthy'; a biblical deacon in Acts; also a Shakespeare character (we note the biblical link). A crisp, classic name (said 'TY-mun').

In the U.S. it appears in Christian and other families. Rare, honoring at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Timon comes from the Greek time, 'honor; worth', hence 'honoring; worthy' — a biblical deacon in Acts (also a Shakespeare character) — a crisp, classic name (we note the biblical link; said 'TY-mun').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Timon — Greek; biblical

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Timon mean?

Timon is Greek for 'honoring; a reward; worthy' (from time, 'honor'); a biblical deacon in Acts. We note the biblical link.

How do you pronounce Timon?

It's said TY-mun /ˈtaɪ.mən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Timon a boy or girl name?

Timon is a boy's name.

How popular is Timon?

Timon is a very rare name in the U.S.