Gregory vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Gregory Rank #538

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Gregory or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Forrest mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Gregory and Forrest boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.