Deforest

Q: How popular is the name Deforest?

Deforest is ranked #25590 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ d-ihf-AWR-uhst ]

Boy Name #25,590 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Deforest is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-ihf-AWR-uhst.

Parents who love the name Deforest often also consider Leevan, Lang, Pierrie .

Popularity Over Time

#25,590

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #25,590
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Def Dey Defie Defoie

Middle Name Ideas

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Deforest Beau

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Deforest Dean

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Deforest Chase

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Deforest Jack

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Deforest Gael

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Deforest Ace

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Deforest Myles

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Deforest Kai

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Deforest Cole

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Deforest Brooks

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deforest

Is Deforest a boy or girl name?

Deforest is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Deforest?

Deforest is pronounced d-ihf-AWR-uhst.

How popular is the name Deforest?

Deforest is currently ranked #25590 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Deforest?

Common nicknames for Deforest include Def, Dey, Defie, and Defoie.

Is Deforest a common or rare name?

Deforest is an uncommon name, ranked #25590 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Deforest

Deforest is a boy name .

Deforest is currently ranked #25,590 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Deforest include Def, Dey, Defie, and Defoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.