Forrest vs Reece

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh English American

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Forrest Rank #408

Reece Rank #455

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #455 for Reece.

Is Forrest or Reece more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Reece at #455 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Reece mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Forrest and Reece boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Reece is primarily a boy name.