Woods vs Evans

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 #1,880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Evan"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Woods Rank #1,762

Evans Rank #1,880

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 vs #1880 for Evans.

Is Woods or Evans more popular?

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 compared to Evans at #1880 in the United States.

What do Woods and Evans mean?

Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin). Evans means "son of Evan" (Welsh origin).

Are Woods and Evans boy or girl names?

Woods is primarily a boy name. Evans is primarily a boy name.