Forrest vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Forrest Rank #408

Gregory Rank #538

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Forrest or Gregory more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Gregory mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Forrest and Gregory boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.