Claude vs Timber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claude

Boy #3,333 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of the Claudian family, lame"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,333
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cla, Clau, Clauy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Claude Rank #3,333
Timber Rank #3,268

Timber is more popular, ranked #3268 vs #3333 for Claude.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Claude ___

  • Claude Victor
  • Claude Henri
  • Claude Louis
  • Claude James
  • Claude Edward
  • Claude 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 Claude

Marcel Henri Lucien Simone Colette

If you choose Timber

River Forrest Willow Stone Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claude or Timber more popular?

Timber is more popular, ranked #3268 compared to Claude at #3333 in the United States.

What do Claude and Timber mean?

Claude means "of the Claudian family, lame" (Latin origin). Timber means "wood, lumber, forest" (Old English origin).

Are Claude and Timber boy or girl names?

Claude is primarily a boy name. Timber is primarily a boy name.

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