Foster vs Rey

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Foster Rank #1,077
Rey Rank #823

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 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

Rey ___

  • Rey Alexander
  • Rey Miguel
  • Rey Antonio
  • Rey James
  • Rey Cruz
  • Rey Luis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Foster

Hunter Fletcher Archer Sawyer Harper

If you choose Rey

Luna Sol Diego Valentina Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foster or Rey more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Rey mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Foster and Rey boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.

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