Forrest vs Knox

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 #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Forrest Rank #408

Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Knox mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Forrest and Knox boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.