Forrest vs Koda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #465 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend, companion"

Origin: Lakota Sioux

Native American American Japanese

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Forrest Rank #408

Koda Rank #465

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #465 for Koda.

Is Forrest or Koda more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Koda at #465 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Koda mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Koda means "friend, companion" (Lakota Sioux origin).

Are Forrest and Koda boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Koda is primarily a boy name.