Wallace vs Foster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wallace

Boy #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Scottish English American

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Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Wallace Rank #981

Foster Rank #1,077

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Wallace or Foster more popular?

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Wallace and Foster mean?

Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Wallace and Foster boy or girl names?

Wallace is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.