Forrest vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Forrest Rank #408

Shane Rank #602

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Forrest or Shane more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Shane mean?

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

Are Forrest and Shane boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.