Forrest vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

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Forrest Rank #408

Fabian Rank #444

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Forrest or Fabian more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Fabian mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Forrest and Fabian boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.