Woods vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Woods

Boy #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Woods Rank #1,762

Dan Rank #1,931

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Woods or Dan more popular?

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Woods and Dan mean?

Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Woods and Dan boy or girl names?

Woods is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.