Foster vs Olivia

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
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Foster

Hunter Fletcher Archer Sawyer Harper

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foster or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Olivia mean?

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

Are Foster and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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