Foster vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Foster

Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Foster Rank #1,077

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Foster or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Alec mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Foster and Alec boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.