Forrest vs Ariel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Forrest Rank #408

Ariel Rank #512

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #512 for Ariel.

Is Forrest or Ariel more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Ariel mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Forrest and Ariel boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Ariel is primarily a boy name.