Forrest vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Forrest Rank #408

Samson Rank #523

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Forrest or Samson more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Samson mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Forrest and Samson boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.