Wood

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Pronounced WOOD /ˈwʊd/High

Meaning: From the English word/surname wood — 'a wood/forest; dweller by the woods'; a nature/word name; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: A wood; dweller by the woods: Wood is a word/surname. Crisp, modern, and warm. We note the word.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the English word/surname wood — 'a wood/forest; dweller by the woods'; a nature/word name; we note the word

U.S. rank (2025)#10627 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 320

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Wood comes from the English word/surname wood — 'a wood/forest; dweller by the woods'; a nature/word name (we note the word). A crisp, modern name (said 'WOOD').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-turned-given-name. Rare, a-wood at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Wood is an English word/surname — 'a wood/forest; dweller by the woods' — a crisp, sturdy nature name (we note the word; said 'WOOD').

Overall data confidence 24%

References — Wood — English word/surname

Variations

WoodsWoody

Nicknames

Woody

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wood mean?

Wood is an English word/surname — 'a wood/forest; dweller by the woods', a nature name. We note the word.

How do you pronounce Wood?

It's said WOOD /ˈwʊd/ — one syllable.

Is Wood a boy or girl name?

Wood is a boy's name.

How popular is Wood?

Wood is a very rare name in the U.S.