Forrest vs Kyle

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 #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Forrest Rank #408

Kyle Rank #440

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Forrest or Kyle more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Kyle mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Forrest and Kyle boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.