Durwood
DUR-wood
Durwood is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “Durwood is an English surname turned given name, derived from a place name meaning 'deer wood' or 'door wood'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1943.
What Durwood Means
“Durwood is an English surname turned given name, derived from a place name meaning 'deer wood' or 'door wood'.”
The Story of Durwood
This name is the quiet strength of ancient forests, a grounding presence from a time before roads.
Durwood began as an English surname, a marker of place, describing a dwelling near a 'deer wood' or a substantial 'door wood.' This connection to the natural world, specifically the deep, sheltering woods, gave it a sense of rootedness and quiet resilience. It traveled from the landscape into use as a given name, carrying the echoes of rural life and the steady presence of the forest through generations.
When you speak 'Durwood,' it feels solid, dependable, like the sturdy trunk of an old tree. This is a name for a son whose presence will be a constant, calming force in your life. You’ll feel its earthy reassurance when you hold his hand, a connection to something real and enduring, like the deep woods themselves.
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Peak Year
#72 in 1943
Total Births
2,688
First Recorded
1908
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