What origin is the name Heywood?

Heywood comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Heywood a popular name?

Heywood is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Heywood?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Heywood — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Heywood

Q: Is Heywood a rare name?

Yes. Heywood does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Heywood

Heywood

Boy

english

2 syllables

Heywood is an english boy's name meaning "Heywood means "from the hedged forest," bringing to mind tranquil, green spaces and a sense of calm.".

With english roots, Heywood is a boy name that means "Heywood means "from the hedged forest," bringing to mind tranquil, green spaces and a sense of calm.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Heywood means "from the hedged forest," bringing to mind tranquil, green spaces and a sense of calm.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Heywood

Very rare in US records

What does Heywood mean?

Heywood is a boy name of english origin meaning "Heywood means "from the hedged forest," bringing to mind tranquil, green spaces and a sense of calm.".