Theodore vs Woods

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Woods Rank #1,762

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1762 for Woods.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Woods ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Woods

River Brooks Forest Wilder Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Woods more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Woods at #1762 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Woods mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Theodore and Woods boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Woods is primarily a boy name.

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