Blake vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Blake Rank #265

Forrest Rank #408

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Blake or Forrest more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Blake and Forrest mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Blake and Forrest boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.