Woodson

At a Glance: Name: Woodson – Meaning: son of a man surnamed Wood, itself an English topographic surname for a forest-dweller – Origin: English (surname, patronymic) – Gender: primarily used for boys

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Woodson is an English surname name with a straightforward story: it comes from "son of Wood," where Wood itself was a topographic surname for someone who lived by a forest. If you're drawn to names with a patronymic, place-rooted feel, this one wears its origin plainly.

Meaning & Origin of Woodson

Meaning: Son of a man surnamed wood, itself an english topographic surname for a forest-dweller.

Origin: English (surname, patronymic).

Popularity of Woodson

Woodson peaked at #693 nationally back in 1886, when 9 babies were given the name, and by 2024 it had settled to #2737 with 48 babies — a rare name today, but not a new one.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Woodson mean?

Son of a man surnamed wood, itself an english topographic surname for a forest-dweller.

Is Woodson a popular name right now?

Woodson peaked at #693 in 1886 and is ranked #2737 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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