Callen vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callen

Boy #478 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"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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Callen Rank #478

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #478 for Callen.

Is Callen or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Callen at #478 in the United States.

What do Callen and Forrest mean?

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

Are Callen and Forrest boy or girl names?

Callen is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.