Allen vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Allen Rank #574

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Forrest mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Allen and Forrest boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.