Forest

Meaning of Forest

Forest simply means "dweller in the woods" or "woodsman."

Forest has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Forest

Forest has cooled off, slipping to #750 in 2025, down from a peak of #702 in 2022.

Notable people named Forest

• Forest Whitaker
  Academy Award-winning actor
• Forest Gregg
  Hall of Fame football player
• Forest Compton
  American baseball player
• Forest Fenton
  American animation artist
• Forest Key
  American politician

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Questions about the name Forest

What does the name Forest mean?

Forest means forest simply means "dweller in the woods" or "woodsman.", and it comes from English origins.

Is Forest a boy's or a girl's name?

Forest is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Forest?

In 2025, Forest ranked #750 for boys, down from #724 the year before.

When was Forest most popular?

Forest peaked at #702 in 2022.