The nameTimo
Timo is a boy's name of Greek origin, a short form of Timothy. It means "honouring God".
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Timo comes from Timothy, from the Greek time, "honour", and theos, "god".
Origin
Greek, a common form in Germany and Finland.
History
The name spread in France in the 2010s and is also given in Belgium, Switzerland and Austria. Boys named Timo celebrate their name day on Saint Timothy's feast.
Popularity of the name Timo
Timo in France
Timo was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 270 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Timo. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Timo in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 15 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.
Timo in Belgium
Timo was most popular in Belgium in the 2000s, with 546 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Timo. Half of all babies named Timo in Belgium were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
Timo in Switzerland
Timo in Austria
Variants and related names
Timo in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Timo mean?
Timo comes from Timothy, from the Greek time, "honour", and theos, "god".
What is the origin of the name Timo?
Greek, a common form in Germany and Finland.
Is Timo a girl's or a boy's name?
Timo is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Timo?
Variants and related names of Timo include Timothée and Timothy.