Foster vs Harlow

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 #1,249 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grey hill, army hill"

Origin: Old English har + hlaw

English American

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Foster Rank #1,077

Harlow Rank #1,249

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1249 for Harlow.

Is Foster or Harlow more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Harlow at #1249 in the United States.

What do Foster and Harlow mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Harlow means "grey hill, army hill" (Old English har + hlaw origin).

Are Foster and Harlow boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Harlow is primarily a boy name.