Loyal vs Foster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Loyal

Boy #879 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faithful, devoted"

Origin: English/Old French

American English

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Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Loyal Rank #879

Foster Rank #1,077

Loyal is more popular, ranked #879 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Loyal or Foster more popular?

Loyal is more popular, ranked #879 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Loyal and Foster mean?

Loyal means "faithful, devoted" (English/Old French origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Loyal and Foster boy or girl names?

Loyal is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.