Woods vs Mayer

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 #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Jewish German American

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Woods Rank #1,762

Mayer Rank #1,834

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Woods or Mayer more popular?

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Woods and Mayer mean?

Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Woods and Mayer boy or girl names?

Woods is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.