Forrest vs Reid

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 #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Scottish Irish English American

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Forrest Rank #408

Reid Rank #300

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Reid more popular?

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Reid mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin).

Are Forrest and Reid boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Reid is primarily a boy name.