Woodrow Murillo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Woodrow Murillo — English
38K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Woodrow Murillo is a name that combines English origins. The first name Woodrow is a masculine given name of English origin. Woodrow is a male English given name and surname. The name is derived from the Middle English wode + reue and the Old English wudu + rǣw, rāw, literally meaning "wood" and "row", "row of houses". The name was originally a surname. It may have been toponymic, referring to people who lived near a row of trees, in a row of houses in the woods, or in particular places, such as Wood Row in Hatfield Broad Oak. Woodrow's use as a given name became popular because of the United States president Woodrow Wilson, who began to use his mother's maiden name after college in lieu of his given name Thomas. The surname Murillo: Ander Murillo (born 1983), Spanish footballer Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617–1682), Spanish artist Catalina Murillo Valverde (born 1970), Costa Rican writer Jeison Murillo (born 1992), Colombian footballer Jesús Murillo Karam (born 1947), governor of Hidalgo and attorney-general of Mexico Juan Murillo (born 1982), Venezuelan road cyclist Manuel Murillo Toro (1816–1880), Colombian president and writer Marino Murillo (born 1961), Cuban communist official Mario Murillo (footballer) (1927–2012), Costa Rican footballer Mario A. Woodrow is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 38K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Woodrow reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Woodrow

English

Woodrow is a male English given name and surname. The name is derived from the Middle English wode + reue and the Old English wudu + rǣw, rāw, literally meaning "wood" and "row", "row of houses". The name was originally a surname. It may have been toponymic, referring to people who lived near a row of trees, in a row of houses in the woods, or in particular places, such as Wood Row in Hatfield Broad Oak. Woodrow's use as a given name became popular because of the United States president Woodrow Wilson, who began to use his mother's maiden name after college in lieu of his given name Thomas.

Surname: Murillo

Spanish

Ander Murillo (born 1983), Spanish footballer Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617–1682), Spanish artist Catalina Murillo Valverde (born 1970), Costa Rican writer Jeison Murillo (born 1992), Colombian footballer Jesús Murillo Karam (born 1947), governor of Hidalgo and attorney-general of Mexico Juan Murillo (born 1982), Venezuelan road cyclist Manuel Murillo Toro (1816–1880), Colombian president and writer Marino Murillo (born 1961), Cuban communist official Mario Murillo (footballer) (1927–2012), Costa Rican footballer Mario A.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Woodrow is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 29%
Australia 11%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Woodrow by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Woodrow Murillo

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Woodrow Murillo:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Woodrow?
The first name Woodrow originates from English. Woodrow is a male English given name and surname. The name is derived from the Middle English wode + reue and the Old English wudu + rǣw, rāw, literally meaning "wood" and "row", "row of houses". The name was originally a surname. It may have been toponymic, referring to people who lived near a row of trees, in a row of houses in the woods, or in particular places, such as Wood Row in Hatfield Broad Oak. Woodrow's use as a given name became popular because of the United States president Woodrow Wilson, who began to use his mother's maiden name after college in lieu of his given name Thomas.
When was Woodrow most popular?
The name Woodrow reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Murillo?
The surname Murillo originates from Spanish. Ander Murillo (born 1983), Spanish footballer Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617–1682), Spanish artist Catalina Murillo Valverde (born 1970), Costa Rican writer Jeison Murillo (born 1992), Colombian footballer Jesús Murillo Karam (born 1947), governor of Hidalgo and attorney-general of Mexico Juan Murillo (born 1982), Venezuelan road cyclist Manuel Murillo Toro (1816–1880), Colombian president and writer Marino Murillo (born 1961), Cuban communist official Mario Murillo (footballer) (1927–2012), Costa Rican footballer Mario A.
What are the origins of the name Woodrow Murillo?
The name Woodrow Murillo combines two different traditions: the first name Woodrow has English roots, while the surname Murillo originates from Spanish.
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