Forrest vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Forrest Rank #408

Edwin Rank #383

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Edwin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Edwin mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Forrest and Edwin boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.