Foster vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Foster

Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Foster Rank #1,077

Nova Rank #1,180

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Foster or Nova more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Foster and Nova mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Foster and Nova boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.