Bradley vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradley

Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Bradley Rank #365

Forrest Rank #408

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Bradley or Forrest more popular?

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Bradley and Forrest mean?

Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Bradley and Forrest boy or girl names?

Bradley is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.