Ford vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ford

Boy #571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shallow river crossing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Ford Rank #571

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #571 for Ford.

Is Ford or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Ford at #571 in the United States.

What do Ford and Forrest mean?

Ford means "shallow river crossing" (Old English origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Ford and Forrest boy or girl names?

Ford is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.