Ayden vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Ayden Rank #213

Forrest Rank #408

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Ayden or Forrest more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Forrest mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Ayden and Forrest boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.