Maurice vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maurice

Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

French English American

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Maurice Rank #932

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #932 for Maurice.

Is Maurice or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Forrest mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Maurice and Forrest boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.