Foster vs Rodney

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 #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Foster Rank #1,077

Rodney Rank #1,086

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1086 for Rodney.

Is Foster or Rodney more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Rodney at #1086 in the United States.

What do Foster and Rodney mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Foster and Rodney boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Rodney is primarily a boy name.