Forrest vs Colson

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 #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Forrest Rank #408

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Colson mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Forrest and Colson boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.