Van vs Foster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

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Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Van Rank #909

Foster Rank #1,077

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Van or Foster more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Van and Foster mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Van and Foster boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.