Forrest vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Forrest Rank #408

Edgar Rank #460

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Forrest or Edgar more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Edgar mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Forrest and Edgar boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.