Hood
Pronunciation: [ h-OOD ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,949
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Hebrew origin
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Latin Crescentius origin
"one who grows in virtue"
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Old Norse origin
"bear"
#38,087 in US
Old English origin
"valley dweller"
#38,003 in US
Greek/Latin origin
"Trojan hero, ancestor of Rome"
#37,776 in US
Old English origin
"Valley of the linden trees"
#38,005 in US
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About the Name Hood
Hood is a boy name .
Hood is currently ranked #37,949 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis