Woods vs Davon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Woods

Boy #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,762
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Davon

Boy #1,567 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved (David) + valley (Devon)"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,567
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Woods Rank #1,762
Davon Rank #1,567

Davon is more popular, ranked #1567 vs #1762 for Woods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woods or Davon more popular?

Davon is more popular, ranked #1567 compared to Woods at #1762 in the United States.

What do Woods and Davon mean?

Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin). Davon means "beloved (David) + valley (Devon)" (American English origin).

Are Woods and Davon boy or girl names?

Woods is primarily a boy name. Davon is primarily a boy name.

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