Forrest vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

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Forrest Rank #408

Saul Rank #560

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Forrest or Saul more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Saul mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Forrest and Saul boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.