Forrest vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Forrest Rank #408

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Ellis mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Forrest and Ellis boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.