Forrest vs Lawson

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 #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Forrest Rank #408

Lawson Rank #416

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #416 for Lawson.

Is Forrest or Lawson more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Lawson at #416 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Lawson mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Forrest and Lawson boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.