Forrest vs Hank

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 #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Forrest Rank #408

Hank Rank #425

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Forrest or Hank more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Hank mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Forrest and Hank boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.