Forrest vs Cody

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 #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish Australian

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Forrest Rank #408

Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Cody mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Forrest and Cody boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.