Holden vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Holden Rank #281

Forrest Rank #408

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Holden or Forrest more popular?

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Holden and Forrest mean?

Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Holden and Forrest boy or girl names?

Holden is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.