Foster vs Brodie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Foster

Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic brothach

Scottish English Australian Canadian

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Foster Rank #1,077

Brodie Rank #966

Brodie is more popular, ranked #966 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Foster or Brodie more popular?

Brodie is more popular, ranked #966 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Brodie mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Brodie means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic brothach origin).

Are Foster and Brodie boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Brodie is primarily a boy name.