Liam vs Timber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Timber Rank #3,268

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3268 for Timber.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Timber

River Forrest Willow Stone Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Timber more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Timber at #3268 in the United States.

What do Liam and Timber mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Timber means "wood, lumber, forest" (Old English origin).

Are Liam and Timber boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Timber is primarily a boy name.

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