Forrest vs Rylan

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 #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Forrest Rank #408

Rylan Rank #372

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Rylan more popular?

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Rylan mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Forrest and Rylan boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Rylan is primarily a boy name.