Forrest vs Mathias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Forrest Rank #408

Mathias Rank #338

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Mathias more popular?

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Mathias mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Forrest and Mathias boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Mathias is primarily a boy name.