Woodrow vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Woodrow

Boy #1,690 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"row of trees by the wood"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Woodrow Rank #1,690

Wilson Rank #645

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

Is Woodrow or Wilson more popular?

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

What do Woodrow and Wilson mean?

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

Are Woodrow and Wilson boy or girl names?

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