Forest vs Tymber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forest

Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#725
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Forry, Woody

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Forest Rank #725
Tymber Rank #6,429

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #6429 for Tymber.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Forest ___

  • Forest James
  • Forest Lee
  • Forest Cole
  • Forest Reed
  • Forest Dale
  • Forest Blake

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 Forest

River Sage Willow Birch Heath

If you choose Tymber

River Aspen Hazel Willow Stone

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest or Tymber more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Tymber at #6429 in the United States.

What do Forest and Tymber mean?

Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin). Tymber means "Wood prepared for building" (Old English origin).

Are Forest and Tymber boy or girl names?

Forest is primarily a boy name. Tymber is primarily a girl name.

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