Foster vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Foster

Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Foster Rank #1,077

Ralph Rank #1,153

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Foster or Ralph more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Foster and Ralph mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Foster and Ralph boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.