Jerry vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Jerry Rank #868

Forest Rank #725

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Jerry or Forest more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Forest mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Jerry and Forest boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.