Forrest vs Bodie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #347 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Old Norse/Anglo-Saxon

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Forrest Rank #408

Bodie Rank #347

Bodie is more popular, ranked #347 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Bodie more popular?

Bodie is more popular, ranked #347 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Bodie mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Bodie means "messenger, herald" (Old Norse/Anglo-Saxon origin).

Are Forrest and Bodie boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Bodie is primarily a boy name.