Timon Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

About Timon

Kids would be more likely to associate this name with the hyperactive meercat in "The Lion King" than with the ancient Greek philosopher or Shakespearean character, which could cause playground problems.

Pronounced tee-MONE or TIE-mon.

As of October 2026, Timon ranked #13699 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3381 in 1985.

Editor's take: The name Timon is a boy's name of French, Greek origin meaning "reward, honor".

Popularity & trends

US popularity — history

US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025

Actual · SSA

20142025

18802025

Data table

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"Timon of Athens
" play by Shakespeare and its main character
Timon
meerkat in "The Lion King"
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