What origin is the name Forrest?

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

Is Forrest a popular name?

Forrest 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 Forrest?

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

Forrest

Q: Is Forrest a rare name?

Yes. Forrest 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 Forrest

Forrest

Unisex

english

2 syllables

Forrest is an english unisex name meaning "An English name that literally translates to of the woods, referring to someone who lives in or near a forest.".

With english roots, Forrest is a unisex name that means "An English name that literally translates to of the woods, referring to someone who lives in or near a forest.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name that literally translates to of the woods, referring to someone who lives in or near a forest.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Forrest

Very rare in US records

What does Forrest mean?

Forrest is a unisex name of english origin meaning "An English name that literally translates to of the woods, referring to someone who lives in or near a forest.".