Forrest vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Forrest Rank #408

Deacon Rank #551

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Forrest or Deacon more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Deacon mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Forrest and Deacon boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.