Woodson - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Woodson \wo(od)-son\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "Wood's son". Football players Rod Woodson, Darren Woodson.

Baby names that sound like Woodson are Edson, Judson and Watson. Other similar baby names are Dotson, Dottson, Dowson, Hudson, Wilson and Willson.

Woodson is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Woodson. Compare Woodson with related baby names.