Forrest vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Forrest Rank #408

Drew Rank #543

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Forrest or Drew more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Drew mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Forrest and Drew boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.