Foster vs Kolsen

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 #1,269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Nicholas, victory of the people"

Origin: Scandinavian/Greek

Scandinavian American

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Foster Rank #1,077

Kolsen Rank #1,269

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1269 for Kolsen.

Is Foster or Kolsen more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Kolsen at #1269 in the United States.

What do Foster and Kolsen mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Kolsen means "son of Nicholas, victory of the people" (Scandinavian/Greek origin).

Are Foster and Kolsen boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Kolsen is primarily a boy name.