Woods vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Woods

Boy #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Maori

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Woods Rank #1,762

Ao Rank #14,516

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Woods or Ao more popular?

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Woods and Ao mean?

Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Woods and Ao boy or girl names?

Woods is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.