Forrest vs Cayden

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 #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

American

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Forrest Rank #408

Cayden Rank #350

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Cayden more popular?

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Cayden mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin).

Are Forrest and Cayden boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Cayden is primarily a boy name.