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Forest vs Uriah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Uriah

Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#655
Total SSA Count
421
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Forest Rank #725
Uriah Rank #655

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 vs #725 for Forest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest or Uriah more popular?

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Forest and Uriah mean?

Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin). Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Forest and Uriah boy or girl names?

Forest is primarily a boy name. Uriah is primarily a boy name.

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