Vance vs Foster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vance

Boy #996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the fens or marshes"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Vance Rank #996

Foster Rank #1,077

Vance is more popular, ranked #996 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Vance or Foster more popular?

Vance is more popular, ranked #996 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Vance and Foster mean?

Vance means "one who lives near the fens or marshes" (Old English origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Vance and Foster boy or girl names?

Vance is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.