Forster vs Ysmael

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
Ysmael Rank #38,527

Ysmael is more popular, ranked #38527 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

Ysmael ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forster or Ysmael more popular?

Ysmael is more popular, ranked #38527 compared to Forster at #38659 in the United States.

What do Forster and Ysmael mean?

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

Are Forster and Ysmael boy or girl names?

Forster is primarily a boy name. Ysmael is primarily a boy name.

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