Forrest
FOR-est
Gender-neutral · French
Meaning: Dweller near the forest
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Forest
Boy · Latin · Medium name
- Meaning
- A woodland
- Pronunciation
- FOR-est
- Origin
- Latin
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From Latin 'forestis' meaning outside the woods; a word name for a forest.
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
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Languages in use: Latin, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Also recorded as Gender-neutral.
Alternate spellings
ForrestEnglish
Common variant spelling.
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US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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