Foster vs Kit

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 #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Foster Rank #1,077

Kit Rank #1,154

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Foster or Kit more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Foster and Kit mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Foster and Kit boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.