Forrest vs Maurice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

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Forrest Rank #408

Maurice Rank #932

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #932 for Maurice.

Is Forrest or Maurice more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Maurice mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are Forrest and Maurice boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Maurice is primarily a boy name.