Frederick vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Frederick Rank #424

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Forrest mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Frederick and Forrest boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.