Foster vs Beck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Foster

Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,005 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"stream, small brook"

Origin: Old Norse

English Scandinavian American

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Foster Rank #1,077

Beck Rank #1,005

Beck is more popular, ranked #1005 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Foster or Beck more popular?

Beck is more popular, ranked #1005 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Beck mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Beck means "stream, small brook" (Old Norse origin).

Are Foster and Beck boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Beck is primarily a boy name.