Forest vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forest

Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

English American French

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Forest Rank #725

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #725 for Forest.

Is Forest or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Forest and Drew mean?

Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Forest and Drew boy or girl names?

Forest is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.