Forrest vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Forrest Rank #408

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Marcus mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Forrest and Marcus boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.