Forrest vs Jensen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

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Forrest Rank #408

Jensen Rank #328

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Jensen more popular?

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Jensen mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Forrest and Jensen boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.