Foster vs Legacy

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 #956 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"inheritance, bequest"

Origin: Latin

American African-American English

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Foster Rank #1,077

Legacy Rank #956

Legacy is more popular, ranked #956 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Foster or Legacy more popular?

Legacy is more popular, ranked #956 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Legacy mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Legacy means "inheritance, bequest" (Latin origin).

Are Foster and Legacy boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Legacy is primarily a boy name.