Forrest vs Callan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Forrest Rank #408

Callan Rank #242

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

Is Forrest or Callan more popular?

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

What do Forrest and Callan mean?

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

Are Forrest and Callan boy or girl names?

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