Forrest vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Forrest Rank #408

Bowen Rank #322

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Bowen more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Bowen mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Forrest and Bowen boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.