Forrest vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Forrest Rank #408

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Damien mean?

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

Are Forrest and Damien boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.