Foster vs Grey

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 #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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Foster Rank #1,077

Grey Rank #878

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Foster or Grey more popular?

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Grey mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Foster and Grey boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.