Forrest vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Forrest Rank #408

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Stephen mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Forrest and Stephen boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.