Forrest vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Forrest Rank #408

Jake Rank #423

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Forrest or Jake more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Jake mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Forrest and Jake boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.