Jackson vs Woodson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #2,738 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest dweller’s son"

Origin: Old English

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Jackson Rank #35

Woodson Rank #2,738

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #2738 for Woodson.

Is Jackson or Woodson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Woodson at #2738 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Woodson mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Woodson means "forest dweller’s son" (Old English origin).

Are Jackson and Woodson boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Woodson is primarily a boy name.