Forrest vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Forrest Rank #408

Briggs Rank #327

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Briggs more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Briggs mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Forrest and Briggs boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.