Bray vs Woodson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,828
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Woodson

Boy #2,738 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"forest dweller’s son"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,738
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Woody, Wood

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bray Rank #2,828
Woodson Rank #2,738

Woodson is more popular, ranked #2738 vs #2828 for Bray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bray ___

  • Bray James
  • Bray Thomas
  • Bray Lee
  • Bray Alexander
  • Bray Elliott
  • Bray Owen

Woodson ___

  • Woodson James
  • Woodson Lee
  • Woodson Grant
  • Woodson Reid
  • Woodson Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bray

Grey Finn Quinn Blake Sloane

If you choose Woodson

Hudson Beckett Fletcher Willa Everly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bray or Woodson more popular?

Woodson is more popular, ranked #2738 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Bray and Woodson mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Woodson means "forest dweller’s son" (Old English origin).

Are Bray and Woodson boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Woodson is primarily a boy name.

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