Wilson vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Wilson Rank #645

Forest Rank #725

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #725 for Forest.

Is Wilson or Forest more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Forest mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Wilson and Forest boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.