Foster vs Lyam

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 #1,094 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Germanic via Irish

Irish American English

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Foster Rank #1,077

Lyam Rank #1,094

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1094 for Lyam.

Is Foster or Lyam more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Lyam at #1094 in the United States.

What do Foster and Lyam mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Lyam means "resolute protector, strong-willed warrior" (Germanic via Irish origin).

Are Foster and Lyam boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Lyam is primarily a boy name.