Cari vs Foster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cari

Girl #5,939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, to love"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scandinavian Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,939
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Care, Ri

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Foster

Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,077
Total SSA Count
202
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fos

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cari Rank #5,939
Foster Rank #1,077

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #5939 for Cari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cari ___

  • Cari Ann
  • Cari Lynn
  • Cari Mae
  • Cari Jo
  • Cari Beth
  • Cari Grace

Foster ___

  • Foster James
  • Foster Lee
  • Foster Grey
  • Foster Cole
  • Foster Reed
  • Foster Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cari

Liam Owen Mara Nora Evan

If you choose Foster

Hunter Fletcher Archer Sawyer Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cari or Foster more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Cari at #5939 in the United States.

What do Cari and Foster mean?

Cari means "beloved, to love" (Welsh origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Cari and Foster boy or girl names?

Cari is primarily a girl name. Foster is primarily a boy name.

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