Preston vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Preston Rank #330

Forrest Rank #408

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Preston or Forrest more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Preston and Forrest mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Preston and Forrest boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.