Crane vs Forster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Crane Rank #38,844
Forster Rank #38,659

Forster is more popular, ranked #38659 vs #38844 for Crane.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Crane ___

No pairings available yet.

Forster ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Forster

Atticus Fletcher Pemberton Hollis Sayer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crane or Forster more popular?

Forster is more popular, ranked #38659 compared to Crane at #38844 in the United States.

What do Crane and Forster mean?

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

Are Crane and Forster boy or girl names?

Crane is primarily a boy name. Forster is primarily a boy name.

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