Forrest vs Major

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 #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Forrest Rank #408

Major Rank #581

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #581 for Major.

Is Forrest or Major more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Major mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Forrest and Major boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.