Brody vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Brody Rank #224

Forrest Rank #408

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Brody or Forrest more popular?

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Brody and Forrest mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Brody and Forrest boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.