Woods vs Roderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Woods

Boy #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Woods Rank #1,762

Roderick Rank #1,904

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Woods or Roderick more popular?

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Woods and Roderick mean?

Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Woods and Roderick boy or girl names?

Woods is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.