Ken vs Timber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wood, lumber, forest"

Origin: Old English

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Ken Rank #3,299

Timber Rank #3,268

Timber is more popular, ranked #3268 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Timber more popular?

Timber is more popular, ranked #3268 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Timber mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Timber means "wood, lumber, forest" (Old English origin).

Are Ken and Timber boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Timber is primarily a boy name.