Foster vs Jon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Foster

Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

American Scandinavian Welsh English

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Foster Rank #1,077

Jon Rank #893

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Foster or Jon more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Jon mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Foster and Jon boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.