Clea vs Forster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clea

Girl #5,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"short form of Cleopatra"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,323
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clee

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Forster

Boy #38,659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"forester, keeper of the forest"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,659
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fors, Forst

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clea Rank #5,323
Forster Rank #38,659

Clea is more popular, ranked #5323 vs #38659 for Forster.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clea ___

  • Clea Rose
  • Clea Jane
  • Clea Marie
  • Clea Anne
  • Clea Belle
  • Clea Elise

Forster ___

  • Forster Edward
  • Forster James
  • Forster William
  • Forster Henry
  • Forster George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clea

Orion Daphne Phoebe Felix Iris

If you choose Forster

Atticus Fletcher Pemberton Hollis Sayer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clea or Forster more popular?

Clea is more popular, ranked #5323 compared to Forster at #38659 in the United States.

What do Clea and Forster mean?

Clea means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin). Forster means "forester, keeper of the forest" (Middle English origin).

Are Clea and Forster boy or girl names?

Clea is primarily a girl name. Forster is primarily a boy name.

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