Reid vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reid

Boy #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Scottish Irish 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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Reid Rank #300

Forrest Rank #408

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Reid or Forrest more popular?

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Reid and Forrest mean?

Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Reid and Forrest boy or girl names?

Reid is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.