Foster vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Foster Rank #1,077

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Foster or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Gideon mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Foster and Gideon boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.