Forrest vs Jeffrey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Forrest Rank #408

Jeffrey Rank #521

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #521 for Jeffrey.

Is Forrest or Jeffrey more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Jeffrey at #521 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Jeffrey mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Forrest and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.