Wylder vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wylder

Boy #680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"untamed, wild-natured"

Origin: English

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

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Wylder Rank #680

Forest Rank #725

Wylder is more popular, ranked #680 vs #725 for Forest.

Is Wylder or Forest more popular?

Wylder is more popular, ranked #680 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Wylder and Forest mean?

Wylder means "untamed, wild-natured" (English origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Wylder and Forest boy or girl names?

Wylder is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.