Shawn vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

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Shawn Rank #639

Forest Rank #725

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #725 for Forest.

Is Shawn or Forest more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Forest mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Shawn and Forest boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.