Foster vs Markus

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 #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian European American

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Foster Rank #1,077

Markus Rank #1,231

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1231 for Markus.

Is Foster or Markus more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Markus at #1231 in the United States.

What do Foster and Markus mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin).

Are Foster and Markus boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Markus is primarily a boy name.