Emma vs Timber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

Emma Rank #2
Timber Rank #3,268

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3268 for Timber.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Timber

River Forrest Willow Stone Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Timber more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Timber at #3268 in the United States.

What do Emma and Timber mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Timber means "wood, lumber, forest" (Old English origin).

Are Emma and Timber boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Timber is primarily a boy name.

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