Forrest vs Harvey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle worthy"

Origin: Old Breton

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Forrest Rank #408

Harvey Rank #244

Harvey is more popular, ranked #244 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Harvey more popular?

Harvey is more popular, ranked #244 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Harvey mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Harvey means "battle worthy" (Old Breton origin).

Are Forrest and Harvey boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Harvey is primarily a boy name.