Forrest vs Raymond

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Forrest Rank #408

Raymond Rank #380

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Raymond more popular?

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Raymond mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Forrest and Raymond boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Raymond is primarily a boy name.