Forrest vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Forrest Rank #408

Forest Rank #725

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #725 for Forest.

Is Forrest or Forest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Forest mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Forrest and Forest boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.