Foster vs Darien

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 #1,254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wealthy, kingly, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian

American English

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Foster Rank #1,077

Darien Rank #1,254

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1254 for Darien.

Is Foster or Darien more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Darien at #1254 in the United States.

What do Foster and Darien mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Darien means "wealthy, kingly, upholder of good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Foster and Darien boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Darien is primarily a boy name.