Kenneth vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Forrest Rank #408

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Kenneth or Forrest more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Forrest mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Kenneth and Forrest boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.