Allen vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Allen Rank #574

Forest Rank #725

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #725 for Forest.

Is Allen or Forest more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Allen and Forest mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Allen and Forest boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.