Forster vs Loid

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

Forster Rank #38,659
Loid Rank #38,619

Loid is more popular, ranked #38619 vs #38659 for Forster.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Forster ___

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

Loid ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Forster

Atticus Fletcher Pemberton Hollis Sayer

If you choose Loid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forster or Loid more popular?

Loid is more popular, ranked #38619 compared to Forster at #38659 in the United States.

What do Forster and Loid mean?

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

Are Forster and Loid boy or girl names?

Forster is primarily a boy name. Loid is primarily a boy name.

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