Madison vs Timber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madison

Girl #46 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Maud, son of Matthew"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46
Total SSA Count
4,563
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Madi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Madison Rank #46
Timber Rank #3,268

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 vs #3268 for Timber.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madison ___

  • Madison Grace
  • Madison Ann
  • Madison Rose
  • Madison Claire
  • Madison Marie
  • Madison Faith

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 Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

If you choose Timber

River Forrest Willow Stone Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison or Timber more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Timber at #3268 in the United States.

What do Madison and Timber mean?

Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin). Timber means "wood, lumber, forest" (Old English origin).

Are Madison and Timber boy or girl names?

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

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