Forrest vs Brody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Forrest Rank #408

Brody Rank #224

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Brody more popular?

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Brody mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Forrest and Brody boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Brody is primarily a boy name.