Kieran vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Kieran Rank #441

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Forrest mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Kieran and Forrest boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.