Roy vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Roy Rank #542

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Forrest mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Roy and Forrest boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.