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Forest vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forest

Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#725
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Forest Rank #725
Duke Rank #710

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest or Duke more popular?

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

What do Forest and Duke mean?

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

Are Forest and Duke boy or girl names?

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

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