Foyster vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Foyster

Boy #38,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"surname of English origin, possibly place or occupational"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,750
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Foy, Foys

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Foyster Rank #38,750
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #38750 for Foyster.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Foyster ___

  • Foyster James
  • Foyster William
  • Foyster Arthur
  • Foyster George
  • Foyster Thomas
  • Foyster Edward

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Foyster

Forrest Fletcher Foster Archer Hadley

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foyster or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Foyster at #38750 in the United States.

What do Foyster and James mean?

Foyster means "surname of English origin, possibly place or occupational" (English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Foyster and James boy or girl names?

Foyster is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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