Grey vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

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Grey Rank #878

Forest Rank #725

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Grey or Forest more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Grey and Forest mean?

Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Grey and Forest boy or girl names?

Grey is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.