Burke vs Timber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Burke

Boy #3,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the fortress"

Origin: Old French 'borc'

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,235
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bur, Buy, Buie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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
Nicknames
Tim

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Burke Rank #3,235
Timber Rank #3,268

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Burke ___

  • Burke Thomas
  • Burke William
  • Burke James
  • Burke Alexander
  • Burke Henry
  • Burke Michael

Timber ___

  • Timber James
  • Timber Lee
  • Timber Reed
  • Timber Cole
  • Timber Grant
  • Timber Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Burke

Quinn Reid Grant Sloane Bridget

If you choose Timber

River Forrest Willow Stone Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burke or Timber more popular?

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

What do Burke and Timber mean?

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

Are Burke and Timber boy or girl names?

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

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