Foster vs Harlem

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 #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

American African-American Dutch

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Foster Rank #1,077

Harlem Rank #1,015

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Foster or Harlem more popular?

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Harlem mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin).

Are Foster and Harlem boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Harlem is primarily a boy name.