Simon vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Simon Rank #251

Forrest Rank #408

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Simon or Forrest more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Simon and Forrest mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Simon and Forrest boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.