Foster Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Foster Name at a Glance

Name	Foster
Meaning	One who keeps the forest. A foster child, foster parent, or a cutler. Also a derivative of the surname Forester. Used as both a surname and given name. Famous bearers: Twentieth century American politician John Foster Dulles.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Foster Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Foster means “One who keeps the forest. A foster child, foster parent, or a cutler. Also a derivative of the surname Forester. Used as both a surname and given name. Famous bearers: Twentieth century American politician John Foster Dulles”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Foster Name Origin

Our database records Foster under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Foster a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Foster is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Foster

When considering Foster for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.