Forrest vs Dorian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

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Forrest Rank #408

Dorian Rank #539

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

Is Forrest or Dorian more popular?

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

What do Forrest and Dorian mean?

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

Are Forrest and Dorian boy or girl names?

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