Stephen vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Stephen Rank #378

Forrest Rank #408

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Stephen or Forrest more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Forrest mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Stephen and Forrest boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.