Novella 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Novella Rank #3,527
Timber Rank #3,268

Timber is more popular, ranked #3268 vs #3527 for Novella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Novella ___

  • Novella Rose
  • Novella June
  • Novella Wren
  • Novella Claire
  • Novella Mae
  • Novella Sage

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 Novella

Poet Story Nova Lyric Aria

If you choose Timber

River Forrest Willow Stone Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Novella or Timber more popular?

Timber is more popular, ranked #3268 compared to Novella at #3527 in the United States.

What do Novella and Timber mean?

Novella means "new, fresh, little new thing" (Latin origin). Timber means "wood, lumber, forest" (Old English origin).

Are Novella and Timber boy or girl names?

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

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