Forrest

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    Origin:
  • English: From a surname meaning forest in Old French, originally belonging to a person who lived near a forest. The name now has a strong association with the Tom Hanks character from the 1994 film Forrest Gump.
  • Latin: Woodsman, from the woods
Popularity:
How popular is Forrest? Here's how many babies were named Forrest over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Forest   •   Forester   •   Forrester   •   Foster
Famous Namesakes:
Actor Forest Whitaker
Syllables:
2
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