Kian vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kian

Boy #417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Kian Rank #417

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #417 for Kian.

Is Kian or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Kian at #417 in the United States.

What do Kian and Forrest mean?

Kian means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Kian and Forrest boy or girl names?

Kian is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.