Dorian vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dorian

Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Dorian Rank #539

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #539 for Dorian.

Is Dorian or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Dorian at #539 in the United States.

What do Dorian and Forrest mean?

Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Dorian and Forrest boy or girl names?

Dorian is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.