Forest Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Forest Name at a Glance

Name	Forest
Meaning	Keeps the forest 'Woodland.'.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Forest Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Forest means “Keeps the forest 'Woodland”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Forest Name Origin

Our database records Forest under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Forest a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Forest is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Forest

When considering Forest for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.