Forrest vs Johnathan

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 #518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

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Forrest Rank #408

Johnathan Rank #518

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #518 for Johnathan.

Is Forrest or Johnathan more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Johnathan at #518 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Johnathan mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Forrest and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.