Forrest vs Boone

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #535 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"good, blessing"

Origin: Old French

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Forrest Rank #408

Boone Rank #535

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #535 for Boone.

Is Forrest or Boone more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Boone at #535 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Boone mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Boone means "good, blessing" (Old French origin).

Are Forrest and Boone boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Boone is primarily a boy name.