Foster vs Keller

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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Keller

Boy #1,626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cellar keeper, wine steward"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,626
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kell

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Popularity Comparison

Foster Rank #1,077
Keller Rank #1,626

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1626 for Keller.

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

Keller ___

  • Keller James
  • Keller Reid
  • Keller Thomas
  • Keller Grant
  • Keller Hugh
  • Keller Brooks

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Foster

Hunter Fletcher Archer Sawyer Harper

If you choose Keller

Harper Beckett Sloane Griffin Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foster or Keller more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Keller at #1626 in the United States.

What do Foster and Keller mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Keller means "cellar keeper, wine steward" (German origin).

Are Foster and Keller boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Keller is primarily a boy name.

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