Foster vs Terry

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 #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

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Foster Rank #1,077

Terry Rank #1,187

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Foster or Terry more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Foster and Terry mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Foster and Terry boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.