Forrest vs Dakota

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 #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, allies, friend"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

American Native American

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Forrest Rank #408

Dakota Rank #329

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Dakota more popular?

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Dakota mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin).

Are Forrest and Dakota boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Dakota is primarily a boy name.