Woods vs Garrison

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

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Garrison

Boy #1,799 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Garret, son of the spear bearer"

Origin: Germanic/English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,799
Total SSA Count: 91
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Woods Rank #1,762

Garrison Rank #1,799

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 vs #1799 for Garrison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woods or Garrison more popular?

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 compared to Garrison at #1799 in the United States.

What do Woods and Garrison mean?

Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin). Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin).

Are Woods and Garrison boy or girl names?

Woods is primarily a boy name. Garrison is primarily a boy name.

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