Forrest vs Nash

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 #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Forrest Rank #408

Nash Rank #240

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Nash more popular?

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Nash mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Forrest and Nash boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Nash is primarily a boy name.