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