Fred vs Woods

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

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Fred Rank #1,686

Woods Rank #1,762

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1762 for Woods.

Is Fred or Woods more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Woods at #1762 in the United States.

What do Fred and Woods mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Fred and Woods boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Woods is primarily a boy name.