Nova vs Foster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

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Nova Rank #1,180

Foster Rank #1,077

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Nova or Foster more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Nova and Foster mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Nova and Foster boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.