Forrest vs Clay

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 #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Forrest Rank #408

Clay Rank #544

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Forrest or Clay more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Clay mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Forrest and Clay boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.