DeForest - name meaning, origin

The boy's name DeForest \d(e)-fore-

is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is "living near the forest". Place name.

DeForest has 1 variant form: Defforest.

Baby names that sound like DeForest are Tevarus and Tavaress.

DeForest is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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