Emory vs Foster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Foster

Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,077
Total SSA Count
202
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fos

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Popularity Comparison

Emory Rank #330
Foster Rank #1,077

Emory is more popular, ranked #330 vs #1077 for Foster.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emory ___

  • Emory Grace
  • Emory Jane
  • Emory Marie
  • Emory Claire
  • Emory Lee

Foster ___

  • Foster James
  • Foster Lee
  • Foster Grey
  • Foster Cole
  • Foster Reed
  • Foster Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emory

Avery Logan Sawyer Quinn Harper

If you choose Foster

Hunter Fletcher Archer Sawyer Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emory or Foster more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Emory and Foster mean?

Emory means "home strength, brave power" (Germanic origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Emory and Foster boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a girl name. Foster is primarily a boy name.

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