Foster vs Kannon

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 #985 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries"

Origin: Japanese/Sanskrit

American Japanese-influenced

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Foster Rank #1,077

Kannon Rank #985

Kannon is more popular, ranked #985 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Foster or Kannon more popular?

Kannon is more popular, ranked #985 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Kannon mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Kannon means "perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries" (Japanese/Sanskrit origin).

Are Foster and Kannon boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Kannon is primarily a boy name.