Foster vs Perry

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 #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh American

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Foster Rank #1,077

Perry Rank #1,243

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1243 for Perry.

Is Foster or Perry more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Foster and Perry mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Foster and Perry boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.