Callan vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Callan Rank #242

Forrest Rank #408

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Callan or Forrest more popular?

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Callan and Forrest mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Callan and Forrest boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.