Foster vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Foster Rank #1,077

Gerald Rank #1,168

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Foster or Gerald more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Foster and Gerald mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Foster and Gerald boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.