Forrest vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Forrest Rank #408

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Emerson mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Forrest and Emerson boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.