Duke vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

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Duke Rank #710

Forest Rank #725

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #725 for Forest.

Is Duke or Forest more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Duke and Forest mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Duke and Forest boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.