Emerson vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Emerson Rank #270

Forrest Rank #408

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Emerson or Forrest more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Forrest mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Emerson and Forrest boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.