Desmond vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Desmond

Boy #369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from South Munster"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Desmond Rank #369

Forrest Rank #408

Desmond is more popular, ranked #369 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Desmond or Forrest more popular?

Desmond is more popular, ranked #369 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Desmond and Forrest mean?

Desmond means "man from South Munster" (Irish Gaelic origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Desmond and Forrest boy or girl names?

Desmond is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.