Forrest vs Wilder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Forrest Rank #408

Wilder Rank #391

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Wilder more popular?

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Wilder mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Forrest and Wilder boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Wilder is primarily a boy name.