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Arrow vs Woods

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arrow

Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,674
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Woods

Boy #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,762
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Arrow Rank #1,674
Woods Rank #1,762

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 vs #1762 for Woods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arrow or Woods more popular?

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 compared to Woods at #1762 in the United States.

What do Arrow and Woods mean?

Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin). Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Arrow and Woods boy or girl names?

Arrow is primarily a boy name. Woods is primarily a boy name.

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