Forrest vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Forrest Rank #408

Royce Rank #463

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Forrest or Royce more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Royce mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Forrest and Royce boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.