Morgan vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morgan

Boy #532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea-born, born of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Morgan Rank #532

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #532 for Morgan.

Is Morgan or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Morgan at #532 in the United States.

What do Morgan and Forrest mean?

Morgan means "sea-born, born of the sea" (Welsh origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Morgan and Forrest boy or girl names?

Morgan is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.