Timber vs Burke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timber

Boy #3,268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wood, lumber, forest"

Origin: Old English

American English Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the fortress"

Origin: Old French 'borc'

Irish English American Australian

15 High Risk

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Timber Rank #3,268

Burke Rank #3,235

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3268 for Timber.

Is Timber or Burke more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Timber at #3268 in the United States.

What do Timber and Burke mean?

Timber means "wood, lumber, forest" (Old English origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Timber and Burke boy or girl names?

Timber is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.