Foster vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Foster

Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Girl #5,976 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"intelligent, logical, one who reasons"

Origin: Arabic

African-American Arabic Muslim

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Foster Rank #1,077

Akeelah Rank #5,976

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Foster or Akeelah more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Foster and Akeelah mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Foster and Akeelah boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Akeelah is primarily a girl name.