Foster vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Foster

Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Foster Rank #1,077

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Foster or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Richard mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Foster and Richard boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.