US Popularity Rank: 9908

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Honoring God

Timofey is a boy’s name of Greek and Russian origin. It’s a Russian form of Timothy, itself an anglicized version of the Greek name Timotheos, which means “honoring God.” If you’re hoping to share your faith with baby, this could be a lovely choice for them! Timothy was the name of a first-century saint, as well as several patriarchs of Constantinople. Its popularity has endured in the US and across the world for many centuries. Other variants of this classic Greek name include Timofei, Timoteo, Timotej, Timothée, Timotey, and more.