Dan vs Woods

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

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Dan Rank #1,931

Woods Rank #1,762

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Woods more popular?

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Woods mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Dan and Woods boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Woods is primarily a boy name.