Ariel vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Ariel Rank #512

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #512 for Ariel.

Is Ariel or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Forrest mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Ariel and Forrest boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.