Forrest vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Forrest Rank #408

Dalton Rank #433

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Forrest or Dalton more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Dalton mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Forrest and Dalton boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.