Forster vs Barnell

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 #38,533 Most Popular

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Forster Rank #38,659

Barnell Rank #38,533

Barnell is more popular, ranked #38533 vs #38659 for Forster.

Is Forster or Barnell more popular?

Barnell is more popular, ranked #38533 compared to Forster at #38659 in the United States.

What do Forster and Barnell mean?

Forster means "forester, keeper of the forest" (Middle English origin).

Are Forster and Barnell boy or girl names?

Forster is primarily a boy name. Barnell is primarily a boy name.