Foster vs Crosby

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 #1,202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"village of the cross, farm by the cross"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Foster Rank #1,077

Crosby Rank #1,202

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1202 for Crosby.

Is Foster or Crosby more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Crosby at #1202 in the United States.

What do Foster and Crosby mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Crosby means "village of the cross, farm by the cross" (Old Norse origin).

Are Foster and Crosby boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Crosby is primarily a boy name.