Forster vs Althea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forster

Boy #38,659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forester, keeper of the forest"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #38,853 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"healing, wholesome"

Origin: Greek althainein

Greek English American

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Forster Rank #38,659

Althea Rank #38,853

Forster is more popular, ranked #38659 vs #38853 for Althea.

Is Forster or Althea more popular?

Forster is more popular, ranked #38659 compared to Althea at #38853 in the United States.

What do Forster and Althea mean?

Forster means "forester, keeper of the forest" (Middle English origin). Althea means "healing, wholesome" (Greek althainein origin).

Are Forster and Althea boy or girl names?

Forster is primarily a boy name. Althea is primarily a boy name.