Foster vs Kye

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 #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Foster Rank #1,077

Kye Rank #1,197

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Foster or Kye more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Foster and Kye mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Foster and Kye boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.