Forster vs Murphey

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
Murphey Rank #10,461

Murphey is more popular, ranked #10461 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

Murphey ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Forster

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If you choose Murphey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forster or Murphey more popular?

Murphey is more popular, ranked #10461 compared to Forster at #38659 in the United States.

What do Forster and Murphey mean?

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

Are Forster and Murphey boy or girl names?

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

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