Forrest vs Memphis

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 #589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"enduring and beautiful"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer)

American Southern US Ancient Egyptian

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Forrest Rank #408

Memphis Rank #589

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #589 for Memphis.

Is Forrest or Memphis more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Memphis at #589 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Memphis mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Memphis means "enduring and beautiful" (Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer) origin).

Are Forrest and Memphis boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Memphis is primarily a boy name.