Woods vs Smith

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 #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Woods Rank #1,762

Smith Rank #1,580

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 vs #1762 for Woods.

Is Woods or Smith more popular?

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 compared to Woods at #1762 in the United States.

What do Woods and Smith mean?

Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Woods and Smith boy or girl names?

Woods is primarily a boy name. Smith is primarily a boy name.