Foster vs Percy

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 #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Foster Rank #1,077

Percy Rank #1,256

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Foster or Percy more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Foster and Percy mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Foster and Percy boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.