Foster vs Denzel

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 #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

African-American American Cornish/English

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Foster Rank #1,077

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Foster or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Denzel mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Foster and Denzel boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.