What origin is the name Forrester?

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

Is Forrester a popular name?

Forrester 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 sister names for Forrester?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Forrester — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Forrester

Q: Is Forrester a rare name?

Yes. Forrester 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 Forrester

Forrester

Boy

english

3 syllables

Forrester is an english boy's name meaning "Of the forest; variant of forest: woods; forest".

Parents who choose Forrester pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "Of the forest; variant of forest: woods; forest". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.