Forster vs Obrey

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Forster Rank #38,659
Obrey Rank #38,632

Obrey is more popular, ranked #38632 vs #38659 for Forster.

Middle Name Pairings

Forster ___

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

Obrey ___

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 Obrey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forster or Obrey more popular?

Obrey is more popular, ranked #38632 compared to Forster at #38659 in the United States.

What do Forster and Obrey mean?

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

Are Forster and Obrey boy or girl names?

Forster is primarily a boy name. Obrey is primarily a boy name.

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