Forrest vs Orion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Forrest Rank #408

Orion Rank #326

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Orion more popular?

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Orion mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Forrest and Orion boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.