Kellan vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kellan

Boy #919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Kellan Rank #919

Forest Rank #725

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #919 for Kellan.

Is Kellan or Forest more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Kellan at #919 in the United States.

What do Kellan and Forest mean?

Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Kellan and Forest boy or girl names?

Kellan is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.