Olivia vs Timber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Timber Rank #3,268

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

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 Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Timber

River Forrest Willow Stone Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Timber more popular?

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

What do Olivia and Timber mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Timber means "wood, lumber, forest" (Old English origin).

Are Olivia and Timber boy or girl names?

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

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