Foster vs Turner

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 #1,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who works a lathe, craftsman"

Origin: Old English/French

American English

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Foster Rank #1,077

Turner Rank #1,007

Turner is more popular, ranked #1007 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Foster or Turner more popular?

Turner is more popular, ranked #1007 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Turner mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Turner means "one who works a lathe, craftsman" (Old English/French origin).

Are Foster and Turner boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Turner is primarily a boy name.