Forrest vs Colby

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 #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Forrest Rank #408

Colby Rank #582

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Forrest or Colby more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Colby mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Forrest and Colby boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.