Foster vs Cedar

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 #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

American English Middle Eastern

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Foster Rank #1,077

Cedar Rank #1,203

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1203 for Cedar.

Is Foster or Cedar more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Cedar at #1203 in the United States.

What do Foster and Cedar mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Foster and Cedar boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.