Foster vs Jakob

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 #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

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Foster Rank #1,077

Jakob Rank #1,123

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Is Foster or Jakob more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Foster and Jakob mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Foster and Jakob boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.