Forrest vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Forrest Rank #408

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Edward mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Forrest and Edward boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.