Foster vs Langston

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 #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

English African-American

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Foster Rank #1,077

Langston Rank #912

Langston is more popular, ranked #912 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Foster or Langston more popular?

Langston is more popular, ranked #912 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Langston mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Foster and Langston boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Langston is primarily a boy name.