Drew vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Forrest mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Drew and Forrest boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.