Forrest vs Russell

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 #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American Australian

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Forrest Rank #408

Russell Rank #368

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Russell more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Russell mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Forrest and Russell boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.