Forrest vs Griffin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Forrest Rank #408

Griffin Rank #223

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Griffin more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Griffin mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Forrest and Griffin boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.