Ellis vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Ellis Rank #273

Forrest Rank #408

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Ellis or Forrest more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Forrest mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Ellis and Forrest boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.