Major vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Major Rank #581

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #581 for Major.

Is Major or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Major and Forrest mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Major and Forrest boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.