Forest vs Travis

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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Popularity Comparison

Forest Rank #725
Travis Rank #362

Travis is more popular, ranked #362 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

Travis ___

  • Travis James
  • Travis Lee
  • Travis Michael
  • Travis Scott
  • Travis Wayne
  • Travis Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Forest

River Sage Willow Birch Heath

If you choose Travis

Cody Mason Brooke Hayley Dylan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest or Travis more popular?

Travis is more popular, ranked #362 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Forest and Travis mean?

Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin). Travis means "crossing, toll bridge operator" (Old French origin).

Are Forest and Travis boy or girl names?

Forest is primarily a boy name. Travis is primarily a boy name.

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