What does Aurele mean?
Aurèle comes from the Latin aureus, “golden.”
What does Timothee mean?
Timothée is the French form of Timothy, “honouring God.”
Aurele vs Timothee
Which is more popular?
Timothee is more popular than Aurele today: about 29 US babies were given the name Timothee in 2025, compared with 0 named Aurele.
| Aurele | Timothee | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Golden | Honoring God |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | oh-REL | tee-moh-TAY |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1914 | 1975 |
| Peak year | 1923 (7) | 2024 (32) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 29 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Aurele
Timothee
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Aurele | Timothee |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 134 |
| 2010s | 0 | 61 |
| 2000s | 0 | 64 |
| 1990s | 0 | 80 |
| 1980s | 0 | 24 |
| 1970s | 0 | 11 |
| 1930s | 5 | 0 |
| 1920s | 23 | 0 |
| 1910s | 21 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurele or Timothee more popular?
Timothee is more popular than Aurele today: about 29 US babies were given the name Timothee in 2025, compared with 0 named Aurele.
What is the difference between Aurele and Timothee?
Aurele means Golden (French origin), while Timothee means Honoring God (French origin).
Which name is older, Aurele or Timothee?
In US records, Aurele first appears in 1914 and Timothee in 1975, so Aurele has the longer recorded history.