Forrest vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Forrest Rank #408

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Simon mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Forrest and Simon boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.