Van vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Van Rank #909

Forest Rank #725

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #909 for Van.

Is Van or Forest more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Van and Forest mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Van and Forest boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.