Foster vs Marlon

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 #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

American French English Caribbean

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Foster Rank #1,077

Marlon Rank #1,088

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Is Foster or Marlon more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Foster and Marlon mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin).

Are Foster and Marlon boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Marlon is primarily a boy name.