Wilson vs Woodrow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #1,690 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"row of trees by the wood"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Wilson Rank #645

Woodrow Rank #1,690

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #1690 for Woodrow.

Is Wilson or Woodrow more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Woodrow at #1690 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Woodrow mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Woodrow means "row of trees by the wood" (Old English origin).

Are Wilson and Woodrow boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Woodrow is primarily a boy name.