Bobby vs Foster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American Irish

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Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Foster Rank #1,077

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Bobby or Foster more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Foster mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Bobby and Foster boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.