Edan vs Timber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edan

Boy #3,149 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire, flame"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Hebrew/Jewish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,149
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed

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

Edan Rank #3,149
Timber Rank #3,268

Edan is more popular, ranked #3149 vs #3268 for Timber.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edan ___

  • Edan James
  • Edan Cole
  • Edan River
  • Edan Finn
  • Edan Grey
  • Edan Scott

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 Edan

Caden Aidan Brennan Lena Nora

If you choose Timber

River Forrest Willow Stone Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edan or Timber more popular?

Edan is more popular, ranked #3149 compared to Timber at #3268 in the United States.

What do Edan and Timber mean?

Edan means "little fire, flame" (Irish Gaelic origin). Timber means "wood, lumber, forest" (Old English origin).

Are Edan and Timber boy or girl names?

Edan is primarily a boy name. Timber is primarily a boy name.

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