Forrest vs Lewis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

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Forrest Rank #408

Lewis Rank #435

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #435 for Lewis.

Is Forrest or Lewis more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Lewis mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Forrest and Lewis boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Lewis is primarily a boy name.