What origin is the name Forest?

Forest comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Forest a popular name?

Forest is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Forest?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Forest — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Forest

Q: Is Forest a rare name?

Yes. Forest does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Forest

Forest

Unisex

english

2 syllables

Forest is an english unisex name meaning "A nature name of English origin that literally refers to the woods or a wooded area. It is used for those living near or working in the forest.".

With english roots, Forest is a unisex name that means "A nature name of English origin that literally refers to the woods or a wooded area. It is used for those living near or working in the forest.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A nature name of English origin that literally refers to the woods or a wooded area. It is used for those living near or working in the forest.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Forest

Very rare in US records

What does Forest mean?

Forest is a unisex name of english origin meaning "A nature name of English origin that literally refers to the woods or a wooded area. It is used for those living near or working in the forest.".