Lewis vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Lewis Rank #435

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #435 for Lewis.

Is Lewis or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Forrest mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Lewis and Forrest boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.