Forrest vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Forrest Rank #408

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Jay mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Forrest and Jay boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.