Atwood

At a Glance: Name: Atwood – Meaning: dweller by the wood – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: AT-wuud

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Atwood is an English surname with a clear meaning: dweller by the wood. It's the kind of name that ties a child to a landscape rather than to a story or a famous figure, since its origin is as a surname rather than a traditional first name. If you're researching options with a straightforward, place-rooted meaning, Atwood fits that description.

Meaning & Origin of Atwood

Meaning: Dweller by the wood.

Origin: English (surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Atwood

Phonetic: AT-wuud   IPA: /ˈætwʊd/

Popularity of Atwood

Social Security data covering 1911 to 2023 shows Atwood's high point came early, hitting rank #1275 in 1912 with 14 babies given the name; by 2023 it had dropped to rank #12413, with only 5 babies recorded that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1911–2023.

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FAQ

What does the name Atwood mean?

Dweller by the wood. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Atwood)

How do you pronounce Atwood?

Atwood is pronounced AT-wuud (IPA: /ˈætwʊd/).

Is Atwood a popular name right now?

Atwood peaked at #1275 in 1912 and is ranked #12413 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1911–2023.)

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