Forrest

Meaning of Forrest

It means "dweller near the woods" or "woodsman."

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

Popularity of Forrest

Forrest is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #374 in 2025 from #697 in 2000.

Notable people named Forrest

• Forrest Gump
  Fictional film character
• Forrest Whitaker
  Academy Award-winning actor
• Forrest Griffin
  Retired MMA fighter
• Forrest Gregg
  Hall of Fame NFL player
• Forrest Mars, Sr.
  Mars candy company founder

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Questions about the name Forrest

What does the name Forrest mean?

Forrest means it means "dweller near the woods" or "woodsman.", and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Forrest?

In 2025, Forrest ranked #374 for boys, up from #407 the year before.

When was Forrest most popular?

Forrest peaked at #374 in 2025.