Forster vs Mayne

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
Mayne Rank #38,689

Forster is more popular, ranked #38659 vs #38689 for Mayne.

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

Mayne ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Forster

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forster or Mayne more popular?

Forster is more popular, ranked #38659 compared to Mayne at #38689 in the United States.

What do Forster and Mayne mean?

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

Are Forster and Mayne boy or girl names?

Forster is primarily a boy name. Mayne is primarily a boy name.

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