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Mercer vs Timber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timber

Boy #3,268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wood, lumber, forest"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,268
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mercer Rank #3,081
Timber Rank #3,268

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 vs #3268 for Timber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercer or Timber more popular?

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 compared to Timber at #3268 in the United States.

What do Mercer and Timber mean?

Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin). Timber means "wood, lumber, forest" (Old English origin).

Are Mercer and Timber boy or girl names?

Mercer is primarily a boy name. Timber is primarily a boy name.

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