Cliff vs Timber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cliff

Boy #3,023 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"steep rock face by a crossing"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wood, lumber, forest"

Origin: Old English

American English Scandinavian

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Cliff Rank #3,023

Timber Rank #3,268

Cliff is more popular, ranked #3023 vs #3268 for Timber.

Is Cliff or Timber more popular?

Cliff is more popular, ranked #3023 compared to Timber at #3268 in the United States.

What do Cliff and Timber mean?

Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin). Timber means "wood, lumber, forest" (Old English origin).

Are Cliff and Timber boy or girl names?

Cliff is primarily a boy name. Timber is primarily a boy name.