NAME PROFILE
Woodford
A variant of Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear.' This name suggests a person of great strength and natural leadership who is protective and fiercely loyal to their community.
Key Stats
| Total births | 578 |
| Gender | Male (27% / 73%) |
| Peak year | 1916 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 1952 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, German |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage✨ Double Letter
Top States
KY — 95%AL — 5%NC — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Gerald Ford (38th President of the United States) · Gerald Durrell (Author of My Family and Other Animals) · Gerald McRaney (Star of the television series Major Dad) · Gerald Levert (R&B singer-songwriter) · Gerald Wallace (NBA All-Star forward)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JerryGerryJay
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