Forrest vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Forrest Rank #408

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Killian mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Forrest and Killian boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.