Atwood
Meaning
"dweller at the wood"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #37,899
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Woody, Att
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"dweller at the wood"
Origin: Old English
"tailor, one who cuts cloth"
Origin: Old French
Taylyn is more popular, ranked #3660 vs #37899 for Atwood.
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Taylyn is more popular, ranked #3660 compared to Atwood at #37899 in the United States.
Atwood means "dweller at the wood" (Old English origin). Taylyn means "tailor, one who cuts cloth" (Old French origin).
Atwood is primarily a boy name. Taylyn is primarily a girl name.