Foster vs Vance

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 #996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the fens or marshes"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Foster Rank #1,077

Vance Rank #996

Vance is more popular, ranked #996 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Foster or Vance more popular?

Vance is more popular, ranked #996 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Vance mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Vance means "one who lives near the fens or marshes" (Old English origin).

Are Foster and Vance boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Vance is primarily a boy name.