Forrest vs Shepherd

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 #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English American

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Forrest Rank #408

Shepherd Rank #311

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Shepherd more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Shepherd mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Forrest and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.