Markus vs Foster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Markus

Boy #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian European American

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Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Markus Rank #1,231

Foster Rank #1,077

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1231 for Markus.

Is Markus or Foster more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Markus at #1231 in the United States.

What do Markus and Foster mean?

Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Markus and Foster boy or girl names?

Markus is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.