Woodard
Pronunciation: [ w-OOD-erd ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Woodard first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 34 babies have been named Woodard in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Woodard is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,917 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,917
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Woodard
Woodard is a boy name .
Woodard is currently ranked #16,917 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Woodard include Woo, Wood, Woody, Woodie, Ard, Ardy, Ardie, Woy, Woie, and Wookins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Woodard include Woodrow, Woods, Woodson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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