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Woods vs Shilo

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Shilo

Boy #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,670
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Woods Rank #1,762
Shilo Rank #1,670

Shilo is more popular, ranked #1670 vs #1762 for Woods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woods or Shilo more popular?

Shilo is more popular, ranked #1670 compared to Woods at #1762 in the United States.

What do Woods and Shilo mean?

Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin). Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin).

Are Woods and Shilo boy or girl names?

Woods is primarily a boy name. Shilo is primarily a boy name.

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