Forrest vs Mack

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 #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Forrest Rank #408

Mack Rank #499

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #499 for Mack.

Is Forrest or Mack more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Mack at #499 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Mack mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Forrest and Mack boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Mack is primarily a boy name.