Forrest vs Colter

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 #218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"colt herder, horse keeper"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Forrest Rank #408

Colter Rank #218

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Colter more popular?

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Colter mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are Forrest and Colter boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Colter is primarily a boy name.