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Forest vs Emory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forest

Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#725
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Forest Rank #725
Emory Rank #886

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #886 for Emory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest or Emory more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Emory at #886 in the United States.

What do Forest and Emory mean?

Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Forest and Emory boy or girl names?

Forest is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.

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