Forrest vs Wells

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 #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Forrest Rank #408

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Wells mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Forrest and Wells boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.