Ash vs Foster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

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Ash Rank #1,152

Foster Rank #1,077

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1152 for Ash.

Is Ash or Foster more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Ash at #1152 in the United States.

What do Ash and Foster mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Ash and Foster boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.