Foster vs Judson

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

Foster Rank #1,077
Judson Rank #957

Judson is more popular, ranked #957 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

Judson ___

  • Judson Cole
  • Judson James
  • Judson Alexander
  • Judson Reid
  • Judson Thomas
  • Judson Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Foster

Hunter Fletcher Archer Sawyer Harper

If you choose Judson

Hudson Anderson Sloane Emerson Whitley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foster or Judson more popular?

Judson is more popular, ranked #957 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Judson mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Judson means "son of Judd" (English origin).

Are Foster and Judson boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Judson is primarily a boy name.

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