Johnny vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Johnny Rank #458

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Johnny or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Forrest mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Johnny and Forrest boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.