Argus vs Woodruff

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Argus

Boy #14,142 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all-seeing, vigilant"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,142
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Arg

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Argus Rank #14,142
Woodruff Rank #14,145

Argus is more popular, ranked #14142 vs #14145 for Woodruff.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Argus ___

  • Argus James
  • Argus Henry
  • Argus William
  • Argus Thomas
  • Argus Oliver

Woodruff ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Argus

Perseus Cyrus Darius Iris Athena

If you choose Woodruff

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Argus or Woodruff more popular?

Argus is more popular, ranked #14142 compared to Woodruff at #14145 in the United States.

What do Argus and Woodruff mean?

Argus means "all-seeing, vigilant" (Greek origin).

Are Argus and Woodruff boy or girl names?

Argus is primarily a boy name. Woodruff is primarily a boy name.

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