Woodson vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Woodson

Boy #2,738 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest dweller’s son"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

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Woodson Rank #2,738

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #2738 for Woodson.

Is Woodson or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Woodson at #2738 in the United States.

What do Woodson and Jackson mean?

Woodson means "forest dweller’s son" (Old English origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Woodson and Jackson boy or girl names?

Woodson is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.