Forest vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forest

Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#725
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Forry, Woody

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#538
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Greg

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Forest Rank #725
Gregory Rank #538

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #725 for Forest.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Forest ___

  • Forest James
  • Forest Lee
  • Forest Cole
  • Forest Reed
  • Forest Dale
  • Forest Blake

Gregory ___

  • Gregory James
  • Gregory Thomas
  • Gregory Michael
  • Gregory William
  • Gregory Alexander
  • Gregory Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Forest

River Sage Willow Birch Heath

If you choose Gregory

Catherine Elizabeth Margaret Thomas Nicholas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest or Gregory more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Forest and Gregory mean?

Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Forest and Gregory boy or girl names?

Forest is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.

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