Forrest vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Forrest Rank #408

Sean Rank #437

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Forrest or Sean more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Sean mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Forrest and Sean boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.