Reece vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reece

Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Reece Rank #455

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #455 for Reece.

Is Reece or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Reece at #455 in the United States.

What do Reece and Forrest mean?

Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Reece and Forrest boy or girl names?

Reece is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.