Ridge vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ridge

Boy #529 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller near the ridge"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Ridge Rank #529

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #529 for Ridge.

Is Ridge or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Ridge at #529 in the United States.

What do Ridge and Forrest mean?

Ridge means "dweller near the ridge" (Old English origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Ridge and Forrest boy or girl names?

Ridge is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.