Forrest vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Forrest Rank #408

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Patrick mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Forrest and Patrick boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.