Forrest vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Forrest Rank #408

Maddox Rank #215

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Maddox more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Maddox mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Forrest and Maddox boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.