Foster vs Lux

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Foster Rank #1,077
Lux Rank #1,225

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1225 for Lux.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Foster ___

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

Lux ___

  • Lux James
  • Lux Oliver
  • Lux Finn
  • Lux Henry
  • Lux August
  • Lux Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Foster

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If you choose Lux

Sol Rex Nova Orion Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foster or Lux more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Lux at #1225 in the United States.

What do Foster and Lux mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Lux means "light" (Latin origin).

Are Foster and Lux boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Lux is primarily a boy name.

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