Forrest vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Forrest Rank #408

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Gavin mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Forrest and Gavin boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.