Foster vs Gus

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 #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Foster Rank #1,077

Gus Rank #1,216

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1216 for Gus.

Is Foster or Gus more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Foster and Gus mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Foster and Gus boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.