Forrest vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Forrest Rank #408

Augustus Rank #409

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Forrest or Augustus more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Augustus mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Forrest and Augustus boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.