Edwin vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Edwin Rank #383

Forrest Rank #408

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Edwin or Forrest more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Forrest mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Edwin and Forrest boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.