What does the name Woodson mean?

Woodson is a boy name of French origin meaning “Haitian Creole coined given name, English-root; precise meaning uncertain”.

When was the name Woodson most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Woodson peaked in the 2020s.

What are names similar to Woodson?

Names similar to Woodson in origin and style include Peterson, Kenson, Wilson, Wilner, Wilguens.

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Woodson

boy name

Origin

French

Syllables

Peak era

2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

“Haitian Creole coined given name, English-root; precise meaning uncertain”

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Woodson peaked in the 2020s.

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Popularity in Brazil

64 people · the #56,233 first name in Brazil · median age 37

Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022

Names that fit alongside Woodson

Peterson Kenson Wilson Wilner Wilguens Widler

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