Forrest vs Rio

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 #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Forrest Rank #408

Rio Rank #517

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Forrest or Rio more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Rio mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Forrest and Rio boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.