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Timoteo

♂ Boy

Pronounced tee-moh-TAY-oh /ti.moˈtɛ.o/High

Meaning: Honoring God; one who gives honor to GodHigh

In 30 seconds: Timoteo is the Romance-language form of Timothy, meaning 'honoring God.' Used in Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian, it gives the biblical name a warm, lyrical Mediterranean sound with four elegant syllables.
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Origin HighGreek, Spanish, Portuguese
MeaningHonoring God; one who gives honor to God
U.S. rank (2024)#3032 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births41 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,426

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419122024

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

History & Origin

Timoteo derives from Greek Timotheos (Τιμόθεος), composed of time (honor) and theos (God). The name was borne by Saint Timothy, a companion of the Apostle Paul in the 1st century AD. It spread through the Latin Church as Timotheus and became Timoteo in the Romance languages of Portugal, Spain, and Italy.

In Latin America, Timoteo carries strong Catholic associations and has been used for centuries. The name appears in colonial records across Brazil, Mexico, and Peru. It enjoys a classical gravitas combined with the melodic flow characteristic of Portuguese and Spanish naming traditions.

Did you know? Timothy was one of the Apostle Paul's closest companions, and Paul wrote two New Testament letters addressed directly to him — 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy — giving the name enduring biblical prestige across Catholic and Protestant traditions.
Overall data confidence 94%
Behind the Name — Timoteo — Etymology and Romance-language usageNew Testament — 1 & 2 Timothy — Biblical bearer and context

Variations

TimothyTymothyTimotheeTimo

Nicknames

TimoTeoTim

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If you like Timoteo…

Matteo— Italian/Portuguese four-syllable biblical name ending in -eo
Romeo— Romance language name with similar cadence and -eo ending
Teodoro— Spanish/Portuguese name sharing the theos (God) element

Frequently Asked

What does the name Timoteo mean?

Timoteo means 'honoring God,' from the Greek Timotheos, composed of time (honor) and theos (God).

How do you pronounce Timoteo?

Timoteo is pronounced tee-moh-TAY-oh, with stress on the third syllable.

Is Timoteo a boy or girl name?

Timoteo is a boy's name, the masculine Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian form of Timothy.

How popular is Timoteo?

Timoteo is used throughout Latin America and southern Europe, particularly in Catholic communities, though it is less common than its English counterpart Timothy.