Forrest vs Garrett

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 #563 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear strength, brave with the spear"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Forrest Rank #408

Garrett Rank #563

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #563 for Garrett.

Is Forrest or Garrett more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Garrett at #563 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Garrett mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Garrett means "spear strength, brave with the spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Forrest and Garrett boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Garrett is primarily a boy name.