Forrest vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Forrest Rank #408

Blake Rank #265

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

Is Forrest or Blake more popular?

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

What do Forrest and Blake mean?

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

Are Forrest and Blake boy or girl names?

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