Jon vs Foster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

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Jon Rank #893

Foster Rank #1,077

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Jon or Foster more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Jon and Foster mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Jon and Foster boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.