Barnes vs Timmey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnes

Boy #7,718 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"near the barns, barn keeper"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,718
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barney

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Barnes Rank #7,718
Timmey Rank #7,565

Timmey is more popular, ranked #7565 vs #7718 for Barnes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barnes ___

  • Barnes Cole
  • Barnes Reid
  • Barnes James
  • Barnes Henry
  • Barnes Oliver
  • Barnes Rhett

Timmey ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barnes

Fletcher Cooper Brooks Sloane Hadley

If you choose Timmey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnes or Timmey more popular?

Timmey is more popular, ranked #7565 compared to Barnes at #7718 in the United States.

What do Barnes and Timmey mean?

Barnes means "near the barns, barn keeper" (Old English origin).

Are Barnes and Timmey boy or girl names?

Barnes is primarily a boy name. Timmey is primarily a boy name.

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