Heath vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

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Heath Rank #852

Forest Rank #725

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Heath or Forest more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Forest mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Heath and Forest boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.