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Meaning of the Name Woodward

Updated January 12, 2026 by Jennifer M.

Woodward

Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Forester, Wood-keeper

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What is the meaning of the name Woodward?

The name Woodward is primarily a male name of English origin that means Forester, Wood-keeper.

Originally an English Surname

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