Discover given name insights instantly.

Uncover the origin, popularity, and more for any first name.

Name Origin

Forrest is an English surname derived from the Old French 'forest', meaning 'woods' or 'wooded area'. As a given name, it rose in popularity after the 1994 film 'Forrest Gump'.

naturewoodlandsurnameenglishmodern

Famous People

Forrest Whitaker (1961-)

Actor, Producer, Director

  • Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in "The Last King of Scotland"
  • Known for roles in films like "Platoon", "Arrival", "The Butler" and the TV series "Godfather of Harlem"

Similar Names