Forrest vs Malik

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 #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

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Forrest Rank #408

Malik Rank #430

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Forrest or Malik more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Malik mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Forrest and Malik boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.