Foster vs Lux

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 #1,225 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light"

Origin: Latin

English European American

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Foster Rank #1,077

Lux Rank #1,225

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1225 for Lux.

Is Foster or Lux more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Lux at #1225 in the United States.

What do Foster and Lux mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Lux means "light" (Latin origin).

Are Foster and Lux boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Lux is primarily a boy name.