Forrest vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Forrest Rank #408

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Eric mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Forrest and Eric boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.