Forrest vs Ferrin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Forrest Rank #408

Ferrin Rank #20,697

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Forrest or Ferrin more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Ferrin mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Forrest and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.