Carrigan vs Tymber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carrigan

Girl #6,514 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Corraidhín (little spear)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,514
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carri, Cari, Carra

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Tymber

Girl #6,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Wood prepared for building"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American Canadian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,429
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tym, Ty

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Carrigan Rank #6,514
Tymber Rank #6,429

Tymber is more popular, ranked #6429 vs #6514 for Carrigan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carrigan ___

  • Carrigan Rose
  • Carrigan Grace
  • Carrigan Mae
  • Carrigan Claire
  • Carrigan Faith
  • Carrigan Jane

Tymber ___

  • Tymber Rose
  • Tymber Grace
  • Tymber Jade
  • Tymber Marie
  • Tymber Elise
  • Tymber June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carrigan

Brennan Declan Nolan Fiona Riordan

If you choose Tymber

River Aspen Hazel Willow Stone

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrigan or Tymber more popular?

Tymber is more popular, ranked #6429 compared to Carrigan at #6514 in the United States.

What do Carrigan and Tymber mean?

Carrigan means "descendant of Corraidhín (little spear)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tymber means "Wood prepared for building" (Old English origin).

Are Carrigan and Tymber boy or girl names?

Carrigan is primarily a girl name. Tymber is primarily a girl name.

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