Forrest vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Forrest Rank #408

Troy Rank #531

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Forrest or Troy more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Troy mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Forrest and Troy boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.