Foster vs Ollie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Foster

Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,044 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin via English

English American British Scandinavian

12 High Risk

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Foster Rank #1,077

Ollie Rank #1,044

Ollie is more popular, ranked #1044 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Foster or Ollie more popular?

Ollie is more popular, ranked #1044 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Ollie mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Ollie means "olive tree" (Latin via English origin).

Are Foster and Ollie boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Ollie is primarily a boy name.