Foster vs Ernest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Foster

Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Foster Rank #1,077

Ernest Rank #1,085

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1085 for Ernest.

Is Foster or Ernest more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Ernest at #1085 in the United States.

What do Foster and Ernest mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Foster and Ernest boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Ernest is primarily a boy name.