Forrest vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Forrest Rank #408

Seth Rank #559

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Forrest or Seth more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Seth mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Forrest and Seth boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.