Forrest vs Norris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #6,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"northerner, man from the north"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Forrest Rank #408

Norris Rank #6,395

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #6395 for Norris.

Is Forrest or Norris more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Norris at #6395 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Norris mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Norris means "northerner, man from the north" (Old French origin).

Are Forrest and Norris boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Norris is primarily a boy name.