Timon - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Timon \t(i)-mon\ is pronounced tee-MOHN. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "respect". Biblical: a man noted for his wisdom in the first Christian congregation. Shakespeare used the name in his play "Timon of Athens" for a misanthropic Greek of the fourth century, BC. Also the name of the meerkat Timon from Disney's movie "The Lion King".

For more information, see also the related name Timothy.

Baby names that sound like Timon are Tymon, Damon, Daimon and Teman. Other similar baby names are Aimon, Simon and Timo.

Timon is a very rare male first name and an uncommon surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Timon. Compare Timon with related baby names.