Roderick vs Woods

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Welsh German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,904
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rod, Rodi, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Woods

Boy #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,762
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Woo, Woy, Woie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Roderick Rank #1,904
Woods Rank #1,762

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Roderick ___

  • Roderick James
  • Roderick Hugh
  • Roderick William
  • Roderick Charles
  • Roderick Alexander
  • Roderick Thomas

Woods ___

  • Woods River
  • Woods Stone
  • Woods James
  • Woods Alexander
  • Woods Bear
  • Woods Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Roderick

Edmund Sylvia Cornelius Beatrice Leopold

If you choose Woods

River Brooks Forest Wilder Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roderick or Woods more popular?

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Woods mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Roderick and Woods boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Woods is primarily a boy name.

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