59%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈheɪ.wʊd/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From a surname that was derived from a place name meaning "fenced wood" in Old English. Related Names RootHaywood (surname) PopularityDetails Last ranked #949 in 1965 United States People think this name isRate·Details classic common natural wholesome strong simple Categories currently out of the US top 1000, nature, NBA players, place names, surnames, word names, y vowels