Foster vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Foster

Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

English French Dutch German Catholic

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Foster Rank #1,077

Jerome Rank #1,341

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Foster or Jerome more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Foster and Jerome mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Foster and Jerome boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.