Forrest vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Forrest Rank #408

Ares Rank #295

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Ares more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Ares mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Forrest and Ares boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.