Woods vs Irving

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 #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Woods Rank #1,762

Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1762 for Woods.

Is Woods or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Woods at #1762 in the United States.

What do Woods and Irving mean?

Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Woods and Irving boy or girl names?

Woods is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.