Forrest vs Donovan

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 #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Forrest Rank #408

Donovan Rank #505

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Forrest or Donovan more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Donovan mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Forrest and Donovan boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.