Forrest vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Forrest Rank #408

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Richard mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Forrest and Richard boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.