Foster vs Grey

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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Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#878
Total SSA Count
274
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Foster Rank #1,077
Grey Rank #878

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 vs #1077 for Foster.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Foster ___

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

Grey ___

  • Grey James
  • Grey William
  • Grey Alexander
  • Grey Thomas
  • Grey Michael
  • Grey Elliot

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Foster

Hunter Fletcher Archer Sawyer Harper

If you choose Grey

Sloane River Sage Quinn Blaire

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foster or Grey more popular?

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Grey mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Foster and Grey boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.

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