Forrest vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Forrest Rank #408

Damon Rank #456

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

Is Forrest or Damon more popular?

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

What do Forrest and Damon mean?

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

Are Forrest and Damon boy or girl names?

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