Dane vs Foster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dane

Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

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Dane Rank #882

Foster Rank #1,077

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Dane or Foster more popular?

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Dane and Foster mean?

Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Dane and Foster boy or girl names?

Dane is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.