Forrest vs Reed

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 #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Forrest Rank #408

Reed Rank #422

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Forrest or Reed more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Reed mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Forrest and Reed boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.