Foster vs Genesis

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 #1,149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beginning, origin"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

American Latino Christian

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Foster Rank #1,077

Genesis Rank #1,149

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1149 for Genesis.

Is Foster or Genesis more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Genesis at #1149 in the United States.

What do Foster and Genesis mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Genesis means "beginning, origin" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Foster and Genesis boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Genesis is primarily a boy name.