The given Foster is a variation of the surname Forster, meaning one who 'works in the forest'.
[1] It may also derive from the French forcetier, meaning 'maker of scissors'.
It is both a given name and a surname.
The use of Foster as a given name has increased in recent years, and was the 1063rd most popular boys name in 2022, up 251 spots from 2021.
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