Foster vs Mathew

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 #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Foster Rank #1,077

Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Foster or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Mathew mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Foster and Mathew boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.