Forrest

Boy

English origin · /FOR-ist/ · nature

Meaning: Dweller near the woods.

Popularity 42/1002 syllables↑ Rising

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Today, Forrest is an uncommon name (popularity 42/100).

It has been climbing in popularity in recent years.

The name Forrest originates from the Old English word 'forester,' meaning someone who lived or worked in a forest. It was originally a surname before becoming a given name. The name evokes imagery of nature, tranquility, and wilderness.

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