Damon vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Damon Rank #456

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Forrest mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Damon and Forrest boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.