Jay vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Jay Rank #397

Forrest Rank #408

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Jay or Forrest more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Jay and Forrest mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Jay and Forrest boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.