Forrest vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Forrest Rank #408

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Malcolm mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Forrest and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.