Forrest vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Forrest Rank #408

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Paul mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Forrest and Paul boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.