Forrest vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Forrest Rank #408

Scott Rank #566

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Forrest or Scott more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Scott mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Forrest and Scott boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.