Foster vs Simeon

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 #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Greek Slavic Eastern Orthodox

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Foster Rank #1,077

Simeon Rank #1,142

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Is Foster or Simeon more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Foster and Simeon mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Foster and Simeon boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Simeon is primarily a boy name.