Forrest vs Kian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish

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Forrest Rank #408

Kian Rank #417

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #417 for Kian.

Is Forrest or Kian more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Kian at #417 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Kian mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Kian means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Forrest and Kian boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Kian is primarily a boy name.