Forrest vs Colin

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 #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Forrest Rank #408

Colin Rank #335

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Colin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Colin mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Forrest and Colin boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.