Foster vs Dash

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 #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Foster Rank #1,077

Dash Rank #969

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Foster or Dash more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Dash mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Foster and Dash boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.