Nate vs Woodrow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Nate Rank #1,571
Woodrow Rank #1,690

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 vs #1690 for Woodrow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nate ___

  • Nate James
  • Nate Thomas
  • Nate Alexander
  • Nate William
  • Nate Michael
  • Nate Henry

Woodrow ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nate

Jake Luke Sam Ella Kate

If you choose Woodrow

Theodore Harriet Clarence Eleanor Chester

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nate or Woodrow more popular?

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 compared to Woodrow at #1690 in the United States.

What do Nate and Woodrow mean?

Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin). Woodrow means "row of trees by the wood" (Old English origin).

Are Nate and Woodrow boy or girl names?

Nate is primarily a boy name. Woodrow is primarily a boy name.

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