Forrest vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Forrest Rank #408

Philip Rank #522

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Forrest or Philip more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Philip mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Forrest and Philip boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.