Jefferson vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

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Jefferson Rank #711

Forest Rank #725

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #725 for Forest.

Is Jefferson or Forest more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Forest mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Jefferson and Forest boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.