James vs Timber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

James Rank #5
Timber Rank #3,268

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3268 for Timber.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Timber

River Forrest Willow Stone Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Timber more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Timber at #3268 in the United States.

What do James and Timber mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Timber means "wood, lumber, forest" (Old English origin).

Are James and Timber boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Timber is primarily a boy name.

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