Forrest vs Lawrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Forrest Rank #408

Lawrence Rank #510

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Forrest or Lawrence more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Lawrence mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Forrest and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.