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The baby name Forrest is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfɔːrɪst/ (FOR-est).

Forrest is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrɪst/ (FOR-est)

What is the meaning of the name Forrest ?

The baby name Forrest is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfɔːrɪst/ (FOR-est).

Forrest is English in Origin.

Forrest is an English given name that began as a surname identifying someone who lived or worked in a royal forest. It derives from Middle English forest, from Old French forest, ultimately Medieval Latin forestis (silva), “outside wood,” hence the meaning “of the forest” or “dweller by the woods.” The name’s strong nature imagery gives it an outdoorsy, grounded feel.

As a given name in the English-speaking world, Forrest gained currency in the 19th century amid the fashion for surnames-as-first-names and has enjoyed steady, if modest, use since. It saw a brief rise in the 1990s thanks to the film character Forrest Gump. Variants include the streamlined Forest, and related surnames Forrester/Forester (occupational) and DeForest. Notable bearers include confectionery entrepreneurs Forrest Mars Sr. and Jr. and editor-agent Forrest J Ackerman. Forrest is traditionally masculine but occasionally used unisex; nicknames are rare.

Forrest has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Forrest

Forrest J Ackerman Actor · Born 1916 · United States Forrest J. Ackerman was an American magazine editor, science fiction writer, and literary agent best known as a founder of science fiction fandom and a major expert on sci-fi, horror, and fantasy films. He also edited Famous Monsters of Filmland and was famous for his huge collection of genre books and movie memorabilia in Los Angeles. Forrest Goodluck Actor · Born 1998 · United States Forrest Goodluck is a Native American actor best known for playing Hawk in The Revenant. He has also appeared in The Miseducation of Cameron Post, How to Blow Up a Pipeline, and the series Lawmen: Bass Reeves.

Forrest – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2019 #1 764
TM Boys 0 #36 1 614
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
CN 0 #82 5 3,857
Switzerland Boys 2024 #136 2 1,769
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
Sweden Boys 2018 #185 2 1,584
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
MO Boys 0 #230 5 5,842
Canada Boys 2024 #244 63 2,588
TW Boys 0 #249 8 7,111
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
CN Boys 0 #276 44 9,639
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
Canada Girls 1992 #309 5 2,320
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
HK 0 #339 10 8,483
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
United States Boys 2024 #364 788 7,044
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
France Boys 2015 #404 3 2,851
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
CR Boys 0 #466 22 10,188
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
HK Boys 0 #488 40 12,905
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
PS Boys 0 #559 3 10,655
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
HK Girls 0 #646 5 16,104
SG Boys 0 #683 15 17,960
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #907 10 8,487
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
Germany Boys 0 #943 10 5,697
CO Boys 0 #979 3 15,656
MX Boys 0 #1,029 5 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,090 22 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,264 9 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,450 22 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Forrest is popular in 45 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
Switzerland
France

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People also ask about Forrest

Forrest is predominantly a boy's name.
Forrest is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈfɔːrɪst/ (FOR-est).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Forest and Forrester.
Yes, very popular — Forrest ranked #1 in Ireland in 2019, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Forrest ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2019).
Forrest's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #301 in 2014 to #244 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 2 notable people named Forrest are in our database, including Forrest J Ackerman (Actor), Forrest Goodluck (Actor).