Paul vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Paul Rank #264

Forrest Rank #408

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Paul or Forrest more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Paul and Forrest mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Paul and Forrest boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.