Foster vs Cory

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 #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

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Foster Rank #1,077

Cory Rank #1,097

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Foster or Cory more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Foster and Cory mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Foster and Cory boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.