Kit vs Foster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kit

Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

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Kit Rank #1,154

Foster Rank #1,077

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Kit or Foster more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Kit and Foster mean?

Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Kit and Foster boy or girl names?

Kit is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.