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Timber vs Wave

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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Wave

Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,245
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Timber Rank #3,268
Wave Rank #3,245

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 vs #3268 for Timber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Timber or Wave more popular?

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 compared to Timber at #3268 in the United States.

What do Timber and Wave mean?

Timber means "wood, lumber, forest" (Old English origin). Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin).

Are Timber and Wave boy or girl names?

Timber is primarily a boy name. Wave is primarily a boy name.

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