Forrest vs Forbes

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 #28,543 Most Popular

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Forrest Rank #408

Forbes Rank #28,543

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #28543 for Forbes.

Is Forrest or Forbes more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Forbes at #28543 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Forbes mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Forrest and Forbes boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Forbes is primarily a boy name.