Callaghan 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
Nicknames
Tim

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Callaghan Rank #3,457
Timber Rank #3,268

Timber is more popular, ranked #3268 vs #3457 for Callaghan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Callaghan ___

  • Callaghan James
  • Callaghan Patrick
  • Callaghan Sean
  • Callaghan Brendan
  • Callaghan Michael
  • Callaghan Thomas

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 Callaghan

Finnegan Declan Brigid Siobhan Kieran

If you choose Timber

River Forrest Willow Stone Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callaghan or Timber more popular?

Timber is more popular, ranked #3268 compared to Callaghan at #3457 in the United States.

What do Callaghan and Timber mean?

Callaghan means "lover of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin). Timber means "wood, lumber, forest" (Old English origin).

Are Callaghan and Timber boy or girl names?

Callaghan is primarily a boy name. Timber is primarily a boy name.

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