Alistair vs Keith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alistair

Boy #910 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Scottish British Australian Canadian

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Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Alistair Rank #910

Keith Rank #758

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #910 for Alistair.

Is Alistair or Keith more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Alistair at #910 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Keith mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Alistair and Keith boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.