Garrison vs Woods

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrison

Boy #1,799 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Garret, son of the spear bearer"

Origin: Germanic/English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,799
Total SSA Count: 91
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Gentry Jareth Fredrick Roderick

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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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Riggins Clarence Ryver Ransom

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Popularity Comparison

Garrison Rank #1,799

Woods Rank #1,762

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 vs #1799 for Garrison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrison or Woods more popular?

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 compared to Garrison at #1799 in the United States.

What do Garrison and Woods mean?

Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin). Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Garrison and Woods boy or girl names?

Garrison is primarily a boy name. Woods is primarily a boy name.

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