Gerald vs Foster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Foster Rank #1,077

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Gerald or Foster more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Foster mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Gerald and Foster boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.