Forrest vs Wade

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 #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Forrest Rank #408

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Wade mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Forrest and Wade boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.