Foster vs Ash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Foster

Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Foster Rank #1,077

Ash Rank #1,152

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

Is Foster or Ash more popular?

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

What do Foster and Ash mean?

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

Are Foster and Ash boy or girl names?

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