Teddy vs Foster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Teddy

Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

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Teddy Rank #898

Foster Rank #1,077

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Teddy or Foster more popular?

Teddy is more popular, ranked #898 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Teddy and Foster mean?

Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Teddy and Foster boy or girl names?

Teddy is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.