Theodore 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

Theodore Rank #4
Timber Rank #3,268

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3268 for Timber.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

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 Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Timber

River Forrest Willow Stone Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Timber more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Timber at #3268 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Timber mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Timber means "wood, lumber, forest" (Old English origin).

Are Theodore and Timber boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Timber is primarily a boy name.

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