Alvin vs Keith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alvin

Boy #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Alvin Rank #792

Keith Rank #758

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #792 for Alvin.

Is Alvin or Keith more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Alvin at #792 in the United States.

What do Alvin and Keith mean?

Alvin means "noble friend, elf friend" (Old English origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Alvin and Keith boy or girl names?

Alvin is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.