Foster vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Foster

Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

✓ All Clear

Foster Rank #1,077

Zen Rank #959

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Foster or Zen more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Zen mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Foster and Zen boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.