Forrest vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Forrest Rank #408

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Sullivan mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Forrest and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.