Odysseus vs Timber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Odysseus

Boy #3,134 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"wrathful, to cause pain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Classical English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,134
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ody, Dys, Odi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Odysseus Rank #3,134
Timber Rank #3,268

Odysseus is more popular, ranked #3134 vs #3268 for Timber.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Odysseus ___

  • Odysseus James
  • Odysseus Rex
  • Odysseus Cole
  • Odysseus Maximus
  • Odysseus Soren
  • Odysseus Orion

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 Odysseus

Achilles Perseus Penelope Cassandra Ajax

If you choose Timber

River Forrest Willow Stone Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Odysseus or Timber more popular?

Odysseus is more popular, ranked #3134 compared to Timber at #3268 in the United States.

What do Odysseus and Timber mean?

Odysseus means "wrathful, to cause pain" (Ancient Greek origin). Timber means "wood, lumber, forest" (Old English origin).

Are Odysseus and Timber boy or girl names?

Odysseus is primarily a boy name. Timber is primarily a boy name.

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