Shilo vs Woodrow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shilo

Boy #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,670
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shi, Lo

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

Shilo Rank #1,670
Woodrow Rank #1,690

Shilo is more popular, ranked #1670 vs #1690 for Woodrow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shilo ___

  • Shilo James
  • Shilo Lee
  • Shilo Forest
  • Shilo River
  • Shilo Ezra
  • Shilo Cade

Woodrow ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shilo

Sage River Wren Milo Indigo

If you choose Woodrow

Theodore Harriet Clarence Eleanor Chester

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shilo or Woodrow more popular?

Shilo is more popular, ranked #1670 compared to Woodrow at #1690 in the United States.

What do Shilo and Woodrow mean?

Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin). Woodrow means "row of trees by the wood" (Old English origin).

Are Shilo and Woodrow boy or girl names?

Shilo is primarily a boy name. Woodrow is primarily a boy name.

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