Forrest Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Forrest Name at a Glance

Name	Forrest
Meaning	From the woods.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Forrest Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Forrest means “From the woods”. 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.

Forrest Name Origin

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

Is Forrest a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Forrest

When considering Forrest 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.