Forrest vs Johnny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Forrest Rank #408

Johnny Rank #458

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Forrest or Johnny more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Johnny mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Forrest and Johnny boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.