Sean vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Sean Rank #437

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Forrest mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Sean and Forrest boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.