Griffin vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Griffin Rank #223

Forrest Rank #408

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Griffin or Forrest more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Forrest mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Griffin and Forrest boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.