Forrest vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Forrest Rank #408

Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Rory mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Forrest and Rory boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.