Sullivan vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Sullivan Rank #340

Forrest Rank #408

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Sullivan or Forrest more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Forrest mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Sullivan and Forrest boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.