Forrest vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Forrest Rank #408

Kieran Rank #441

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Forrest or Kieran more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Kieran mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Forrest and Kieran boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.