Mia vs Woodrow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mia

Girl #5 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mine, beloved"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
12,113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Woodrow

Boy #1,690 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"row of trees by the wood"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,690
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Woody, Wood

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Woodrow Rank #1,690

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1690 for Woodrow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Woodrow ___

  • Woodrow James
  • Woodrow Lee
  • Woodrow Allen
  • Woodrow Scott
  • Woodrow Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Woodrow

Theodore Harriet Clarence Eleanor Chester

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Woodrow more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Woodrow at #1690 in the United States.

What do Mia and Woodrow mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Woodrow means "row of trees by the wood" (Old English origin).

Are Mia and Woodrow boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Woodrow is primarily a boy name.

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