The baby name Woody is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈwʊdi (WOOD-ee).
Woody is English in Origin.
The baby name Woody is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈwʊdi (WOOD-ee).
Woody is English in Origin.
Woody is an English given name and nickname with nature roots. It derives either from the everyday adjective “woody,” built on Old English wudu “wood” plus the diminutive/quality suffix -y, or as a familiar short form of Woodrow, a surname-based forename meaning “row of houses by a wood” (from Old English wudu + row). The name therefore carries meanings such as “wooded,” “of the woods,” or, via Woodrow, “dweller at the wood’s row.”
As a standalone name, Woody appeared in the Anglophone world in the 19th century and became widely recognized in the 20th, buoyed by President Woodrow Wilson’s prominence and by cultural figures like jazz bandleader Woody Herman, folk singer Woody Guthrie, and later actor Woody Harrelson; Pixar’s Sheriff Woody reinforced its friendly, homespun image. Usage remains chiefly masculine, though occasionally unisex. Variants include Woodie and the formal Woodrow; related rustic choices include Elwood and Atwood.
| Woody Allen Woody Allen is a famous American filmmaker and actor known for his unique blend of comedy and drama. He gained widespread recognition for films like 'Annie Hall' and 'Manhattan'. Born in 1935, Allen's career spans several decades, making him a significant figure in the film industry. | Woody Harrelson Woody Harrelson is an American actor best known for his role as Woody Boyd on the TV show Cheers. He also starred in films like Natural Born Killers and The Hunger Games series. Born in 1961, Harrelson has become a versatile actor with a wide range of performances. | Woody Strode Woody Strode was an American actor and athlete, best known for his role in the film 'Spartacus'. He also appeared in 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance' and 'Sergeant Rutledge'. Before his acting career, he was a professional football player and a decathlete. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woody | Cook | Zoë Ball | television presenter | ★★★★★ | Fatboy Slim | record producer | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2021 | #1 | — | 762 |
| KR | Boys | 0 | #26 | 2 | 897 |
| HT | Boys | 0 | #27 | 8 | 903 |
| MO | 0 | #50 | 3 | 2,706 | |
| CN | 0 | #84 | 3 | 3,857 | |
| TW | 0 | #97 | 7 | 4,523 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| GE | Girls | 0 | #108 | 1 | 1,564 |
| PH | 0 | #109 | 2 | 5,607 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #178 | 1 | 2,508 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #192 | 32 | 5,842 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #202 | 40 | 7,111 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #252 | 2 | 6,830 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #260 | 4 | 7,056 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #288 | 2 | 8,139 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #289 | 31 | 9,639 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #291 | 3 | 6,876 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #295 | 2 | 6,578 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #301 | 3 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #302 | 4 | 6,530 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| Canada | Boys | 2022 | #305 | 6 | 2,557 |
| HK | 0 | #305 | 44 | 8,483 | |
| SA | 0 | #310 | 3 | 10,560 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #313 | 249 | 12,905 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #330 | 3 | 7,401 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #333 | 13 | 7,678 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #337 | 4 | 6,459 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #350 | 5 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #366 | 4 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| France | Boys | 2017 | #391 | 6 | 2,842 |
| YE | 0 | #396 | 3 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #401 | 8 | 11,440 |
| BO | 0 | #407 | 2 | 6,868 | |
| EG | 0 | #409 | 4 | 6,387 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #421 | 4 | 15,987 |
| CL | 0 | #429 | 6 | 6,867 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #430 | 16 | 10,523 |
| MX | 0 | #442 | 4 | 8,339 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #477 | 11 | 10,188 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #483 | 23 | 12,621 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #498 | 2 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #502 | 4 | 9,305 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #558 | 8 | 10,162 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #592 | 24 | 16,104 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #616 | 50 | 13,390 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #622 | 4 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| LB | 0 | #646 | 13 | 13,263 | |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #668 | 30 | 17,960 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #694 | 4 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #736 | 8 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #738 | 14 | 12,213 |
| SY | 0 | #765 | 3 | 11,684 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #803 | 4 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #859 | 28 | 15,035 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #866 | 13 | 14,506 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #882 | 11 | 7,044 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #907 | 14 | 15,656 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #907 | 24 | 5,610 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #912 | 7 | 17,948 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #914 | 38 | 5,873 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #917 | 19 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #925 | 58 | 16,355 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #927 | 26 | 5,697 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #940 | 12 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #942 | 18 | 14,742 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #946 | 10 | 5,933 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,068 | 5 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,077 | 35 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,081 | 12 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,156 | 23 | 25,619 |
| MA | 0 | #1,193 | 7 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,227 | 8 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,249 | 6 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,437 | 35 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,567 | 48 | 28,008 |
Woody is popular in 68 countries — most recent births per country:
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