Forrest vs Sonny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son, young boy"

Origin: English

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Forrest Rank #408

Sonny Rank #336

Sonny is more popular, ranked #336 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Sonny more popular?

Sonny is more popular, ranked #336 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Sonny mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Sonny means "son, young boy" (English origin).

Are Forrest and Sonny boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Sonny is primarily a boy name.