Forrest vs Ford

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 #571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shallow river crossing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Forrest Rank #408

Ford Rank #571

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #571 for Ford.

Is Forrest or Ford more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Ford at #571 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Ford mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Ford means "shallow river crossing" (Old English origin).

Are Forrest and Ford boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Ford is primarily a boy name.