Rylan vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rylan

Boy #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Rylan Rank #372

Forrest Rank #408

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Rylan or Forrest more popular?

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Rylan and Forrest mean?

Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Rylan and Forrest boy or girl names?

Rylan is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.