Able vs Woodley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Woodley

Boy #5,234 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,234
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wood, Woody, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Able Rank #5,312
Woodley Rank #5,234

Woodley is more popular, ranked #5234 vs #5312 for Able.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Able ___

  • Able James
  • Able John
  • Able Lee
  • Able Ray
  • Able Thomas
  • Able Cole

Woodley ___

  • Woodley James
  • Woodley Thomas
  • Woodley Reid
  • Woodley Grant
  • Woodley Cole
  • Woodley Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Able

Seth Adam Cain Noah Eli

If you choose Woodley

Hadley Finley Blythe Forrest Marlowe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Able or Woodley more popular?

Woodley is more popular, ranked #5234 compared to Able at #5312 in the United States.

What do Able and Woodley mean?

Able means "breath, vapor, transience" (Hebrew origin). Woodley means "woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Able and Woodley boy or girl names?

Able is primarily a boy name. Woodley is primarily a boy name.

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