Forrest vs Sage

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 #414 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise person"

Origin: Old French/Latin

English American

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Forrest Rank #408

Sage Rank #414

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #414 for Sage.

Is Forrest or Sage more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Sage at #414 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Sage mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Sage means "wise person" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Forrest and Sage boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Sage is primarily a boy name.