Seth vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Seth Rank #559

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Forrest mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Seth and Forrest boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.