Forrest vs Keegan

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 #595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Egan, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin)

Irish American British

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Forrest Rank #408

Keegan Rank #595

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #595 for Keegan.

Is Forrest or Keegan more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Keegan at #595 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Keegan mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Keegan means "son of Egan, little fire" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Aodhagáin) origin).

Are Forrest and Keegan boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Keegan is primarily a boy name.