Woodruff
Pronunciation: [ w-OODR-uhf ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Woodruff first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 17 babies have been named Woodruff in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Woodruff is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,145 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,145
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Woodruff
Woodruff is a boy name .
Woodruff is currently ranked #14,145 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Woodruff include Woo, Wood, Woody, Woodie, Woodr, Woodry, Woodrie, Uff, Uffy, Uffie, Woy, and Woie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Woodruff include Woodrow, Woods, Woodson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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