Forrest vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Forrest Rank #408

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and King mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Forrest and King boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.