Forest vs Heath

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forest

Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

English Australian American

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Forest Rank #725

Heath Rank #852

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Forest or Heath more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Forest and Heath mean?

Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Forest and Heath boy or girl names?

Forest is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.