Foster vs Oliver

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Foster Rank #1,077
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Foster

Hunter Fletcher Archer Sawyer Harper

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foster or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Oliver mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Foster and Oliver boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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