Evans vs Woods

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evans

Boy #1,880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Evan"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Evans Rank #1,880

Woods Rank #1,762

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 vs #1880 for Evans.

Is Evans or Woods more popular?

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 compared to Evans at #1880 in the United States.

What do Evans and Woods mean?

Evans means "son of Evan" (Welsh origin). Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Evans and Woods boy or girl names?

Evans is primarily a boy name. Woods is primarily a boy name.