Forrest vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Forrest Rank #408

Pierce Rank #541

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Forrest or Pierce more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Pierce mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Forrest and Pierce boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.