Foster vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Foster

Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Foster Rank #1,077

Gary Rank #1,133

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Foster or Gary more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Foster and Gary mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Foster and Gary boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.