King vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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King Rank #343

Forrest Rank #408

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is King or Forrest more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do King and Forrest mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are King and Forrest boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.