Ember vs Timber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ember

Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

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Boy #3,268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wood, lumber, forest"

Origin: Old English

American English Scandinavian

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Ember Rank #3,159

Timber Rank #3,268

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #3268 for Timber.

Is Ember or Timber more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Timber at #3268 in the United States.

What do Ember and Timber mean?

Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin). Timber means "wood, lumber, forest" (Old English origin).

Are Ember and Timber boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a boy name. Timber is primarily a boy name.